Cinematic HDR is becoming a reality, bringing significant improvements in brightness, contrast, and color gamut. As multiple companies introduce their own approaches to HDR, the industry faces a growing challenge of content versioning. Different HDR implementations will inevitably require separate deliverables, adding complexity to post-production and distribution.

In this session, we present a technical collaboration between Colorfront and Barco, focused on managing this versioning challenge efficiently. We will outline a practical workflow that simplifies HDR mastering and conversion, ensuring high-quality results across different projection systems.

These findings suggest that, rather than adding complexity, HDR could streamline workflows for cinema, showcasing Barco’s recently released HDR Lightsteering projector with its potential of high dynamic range for theatrical presentation.

Joining us will be Cinematographer, Alice Brooks ASC, and Editor, Myron Kerstein ACE, as they discuss how their collaboration helped to visually redefine this modern Broadway classic into the grandeur of Wicked: The Movie. 

From the wonder of sets constructed on a massive scale to the intricate, award-winning costume design, few elements of the production stand out on screen more than the collaboration between this Cinematographer and Editor as they visually interpret the magic of Director Jon M. Chu’s ambitious vision in this awe-inspiring portrayal of the Land of Oz before Dorothy. 

Gain valuable insights into the trends, challenges, and opportunities driving the creator economy from industry leaders. Explore the strategies and innovations shaping the future of this rapidly evolving space.

Hollywood writer and producer David Goyer — known for “Blade,” “Foundation” and his writing on Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight” Trilogy — will explore the new formats of collaborative storytelling that are bridging the gap between AI and traditional entertainment through his latest franchise project “Emergence” and the AI-powered platform Incention. In conversation with producer Erik Barmack, author of The Ankler’s Reel AI newsletter, Goyer will unpack how collaborative storytelling can activate fandoms, develop AI’s creative potential, and transform traditional IP structures to reach new audiences everywhere.

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Broadcast Media Experience?
Should you pay onboarding fees?
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Are you offered fair monthly minimums?
Have you received Digital “Airchecks”? These are screen shots of ads from active campaigns.

Are your digital sales providing you with a 30%-35% total profit margin after paying commissions? They should be!

Selling Digital: Like Broadcast…it’s Frequency game!

Does your vendor provide ENOUGH frequency in delivery?

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Success stories from both!

We’ll cover the rise of 1st Party data vs. 3rd Party data…

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AI is no longer just a futuristic concept—it’s a transformative tool reshaping the creative process in unscripted and documentary storytelling. From identifying compelling story arcs to streamlining post-production workflows, AI is helping creators innovate while preserving the authenticity and emotion of real-life narratives.

Join industry leaders and innovators as they explore how AI is being used to analyze hours of raw footage, surface hidden gems, edit rough cuts and empower creators to focus on storytelling over tedious tasks. This panel will also tackle the ethical considerations and challenges of maintaining humanity in AI-driven workflows. Whether you’re a filmmaker, producer, or content creator, this session will leave you inspired and equipped to harness the potential of AI in your creative projects.

Join us for an engaging conversation with the winners of the 2025 PILOT Innovation Challenge. The PILOT Innovation Challenge identifies startups and growing companies helping broadcasters address key challenges and opportunities they are likely to face over the next few years. Hear firsthand from these companies about their journey and how their solutions are shaping the future of the production pipeline.

Sports transcend competition—they are a global language, a cultural force, and, at times, a near-spiritual experience. No one understands this better than Gotham Chopra, filmmaker, storyteller, and co-founder of Religion of Sports with Tom Brady and Michael Strahan. In this compelling keynote, Chopra explores the evolving intersection of sports, entertainment, and storytelling, diving into how the narratives of athletes, teams, and moments of triumph or heartbreak captivate audiences worldwide and fuel our own quests to reach our Peak Selves and full Human Potential. How do sports shape identity, inspire communities, and create myths that stand the test of time? Drawing from his work on groundbreaking sports documentaries, branded collaborations and his vision for Religion of Sports, Chopra shares insights on the art of sports storytelling and its growing influence in media, technology, culture, and wellbeing.

The robust launches of a new generation of television’s traditional procedural have helped to power a broadcast renaissance and sent the streamers hustling to add their entries to the genre. CBS, the leader in primetime for 21 of the last 22 seasons, has been at the forefront of developing and programming procedural dramas and expanding show universes from CSI to NCIS and more. Tony Phelan and Joan Rater, the creators and executive producers of CBS’ Fire Country and its upcoming spinoff, Sheriff Country, join CBS Entertainment’s Yelena Chak, EVP scripted development, and Bryan Seabury, EVP, head of content strategy and drama development, CBS Studios, for a conversation about the process behind the successful procedural — from the creative seeds of a show to the strategy for spinoffs and expansions.

As media production data continues to explode in volume and disperse across global networks, post-production and VFX studios face unprecedented challenges in maintaining competitive workflows. 

This roundtable brings together industry veterans to explore how forward-thinking studios are turning the “data everywhere” challenge into a strategic advantage.

The panel will examine how industry trends are reshaping expectations around production speed, quality and collaboration. Speakers will share real-world examples of how they maintain creative momentum by making IT and engineering an equal part of the production process.

Attendees hear about:

• Building resilient production pipelines that thrive in distributed environments.
• Leveraging automation to eliminate data bottlenecks across global teams.
• Implementing strategic data orchestration that scales with business growth.
• Future-proofing infrastructure investments against industry consolidation.

Join this session for a candid discussion about navigating today’s complex media landscape and positioning your studio for success in tomorrow’s even more data-intensive future.

Get your questions answered by industry leaders in this interactive AMA on the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the creator economy.

The rise of 3D Gaussian Splatting (3DGS) and mobile scanning is transforming the way films, TV, and digital content are produced. From virtual production and VFX previsualization to game engine-based content creation, real-world environments can now be captured, processed, and integrated into digital workflows faster than ever.

Transform your content compliance with Amazon Nova, a new generation of state-of-the-art foundation models. In this session, you will learn how media organizations can automate content analysis across multiple rating systems, significantly reducing review time and costs. Discover how to transform compliance from a bottleneck into a competitive advantage, leveraging AI to maintain accuracy while accelerating content delivery.

The prolific creator of the groundbreaking TV comedy Black-ish and its multiple spinoffs, the innovative Netflix animated special Entergalactic and iconic films including Girls Trip, You People and Coming 2 America, joins The Ankler’s Katey Rich for a conversation about his disruptive journey in Hollywood. Working with a wide range of co-creators and stars across live action (Eddie Murphy to Rashida Jones), animation (Kid Cudi), reality (Tyra Banks), podcasting (The Unusual Suspects with Malcolm Gladwell), branded content and more, Barris continues to innovate as a creator, producer and performer. Expect insight, honesty, and a glimpse into what’s next from one of the most influential voices in entertainment.
 

Streaming video dominates internet traffic, accounting for over 65% of all internet volume. But the way content owners find and procure capacity to deliver their streaming video is complicated, especially in today’s multi-CDN delivery architectures. What’s more, many network operators, from smaller CDNs to ISPs to ATSC 3.0 broadcasters, can find it difficult to reach content providers. The Open Capacity Marketplace (OCM) represents a paradigm shift in how content delivery capacity is sourced, priced and provisioned.

This presentation will explore:

• How OCM creates an industry-owned marketplace rather than a single-vendor solution.
• The blockchain technology powering immutable proof-of-delivery and removing complex bilateral business agreement formations and operations.
• How the marketplace enables content providers to access capacity from multiple sources through a single interface.
• How non-traditional capacity providers like ISPs, TV broadcasters and DePIN networks benefit from participation.
• How multicast delivery capabilities can dramatically reduce costs for large-scale live events.

This session will also discuss how this blockchain-powered marketplace model promotes greater transparency, flexibility and cost control while enabling broader geographic coverage and improved service quality. Learn how OCM is democratizing access to wholesale content delivery pricing that was previously available only to the largest content providers, and how your organization can benefit from this revolutionary approach.

Creating original content that stands out is the only way to break through in today’s crowded media landscape. Explore innovative storytelling techniques, see examples of content that drives viewership and learn how leagues, teams, and media partners are pushing the envelope in sports content creation and connecting with fans.

TwelveLabs’ AI is transforming video workflows with its cutting-edge AI technology. As a proud partner of AWS, TwelveLabs is excited to share a huge update for the company! While it can’t give details just yet, it can’t wait to share and celebrate with its customers, partners and those interested in transforming how they work with video. 

Join Sabrina Plisco, ACE; Michael McCusker, ACE; and Kevin Tent, ACE as they discuss the art of editing and show clips. Listen to how they approach their work, the decisions that shape their award-winning and nominated shows and films; and advice for those who are just starting out, looking to change genres, or are seasoned editors. 

From Hollywood to Europe to emerging markets, governments worldwide offer lucrative tax incentives, rebates, and funding programs to attract film, TV, and digital content production. But with varying eligibility requirements, application processes, and hidden fine print, how can producers and studios get the most bang for their buck? This panel brings together industry experts, financial strategists, and policy advisors to break down the best local and international tax deals, highlighting which countries and states offer the biggest returns and how to structure productions for maximum savings. Whether you’re working with a tight indie budget or a multimillion-dollar blockbuster, this session will provide insider insights on where to shoot, how to save, and how to stretch every dollar while keeping quality high in an ever-changing entertainment finance landscape.

As artificial intelligence permeates every aspect of our life and industry, media professionals must adapt to stay ahead of rapidly evolving market demands.

This forward-looking SMPTE session explores how today’s AI-driven breakthroughs—such as real-time translation and dubbing, automated content generation, and context-aware interactive experiences—are transforming live broadcasting.

Learn what industry leaders are working on, with examples ranging from multilingual news delivery to immersive viewer engagement strategies, consider the possibilities and pitfalls of integrating these tools, and listen to fresh approaches that keep your broadcasts relevant and compelling in today’s world.

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Explore how the on-set experience is evolving, as a new generation of hardware, in-camera visual effects (ICVFX), and AI redefine what’s possible on set. This panel will dive into the ways that new workflows seamlessly blending physical and digital elements–with new forms of data and tracking at the core–enable creators to push the boundaries of storytelling in hybrid production.

Hear how Eluvio (https://eluv.io) is solving the generational problems of video over the Internet with its Content Fabric Protocol, a next-generation content distribution and storage protocol transforming the distribution and monetization of premium video and digital media–in contrast to legacy cloud workflows and CDNs. By leveraging multi-modal artificial intelligence (AI) and multiple AI/ML (machine learning) models, come learn how Eluvio’s native-AI capabilities are applied in uses cases with Imagn Images for Super Bowl LIX, tthe new EPCR TV streaming subscription service, and others. For content owners and sports leagues, Eluvio enables content owners to reach fans in markets where they don’t have traditional TV broadcast licenses but still want to maximize their content rights and monetize their fan base.

The team from Funicular Goats—among the industry’s top live production professionals—joins Fujifilm to explore the cutting-edge tools redefining live entertainment. Renowned for their work on recent years’ Super Bowl halftime shows and other large-scale live events, they’ll share insights on how emerging technology is shaping the future of cinematic live production. From immersive visuals to next-level storytelling, discover the creative and technical innovations pushing live entertainment forward.

Wolftech: Revolutionizing Newsroom Workflows

Step into a world where cutting-edge story-centric workflow management meets Avid integration. Discover how news organizations can supercharge efficiency and accelerate story delivery through enhanced remote collaboration and seamless multiplatform distribution. Explore transformative workflows for news, sports and live production, driven by deepened toolset integration. Learn how this open approach fosters interoperability with a diverse range of media production tools and newsroom systems, empowering teams to create and deliver content faster than ever before.

America’s Got Talent winner Shin Lim is an expert at closeup magic. But when asked to create a massive Las Vegas stage show, he had to tackle the problem of bringing his intimate style to large audiences. Learn how he uses extensive media equipment, particularly Blackmagic Design cameras and switchers, to make his large scale magic show at the Venetian work.

Workplaces are shifting at breakneck speed, demanding adaptable, steady and decisive leadership. How do you cut through the disruption, make tough calls with confidence, and keep teams engaged and focused on what matters? How do you foster trust, dignity, and connection—even in the face of rapid change.

Whether you’re a CEO, manager or changemaker, discover how to adapt, inspire, and lead decisively in an unpredictable world.

The media industry is at a critical juncture—facing challenges from disruptive business models and a constant devaluation of content. In this session, Stephanie Slagle, Vice President & Chief Innovation Officer at Graham Media Group, Michael Newman, Director of Transformation at Graham Media Group, and Joe Croney, CTO of Arc XP at The Washington Post, will share how they’re reshaping the future of media through a collaborative, bold approach to content reinvention.

Discover how Graham Media’s investment in local news is revitalizing community-driven content that audiences trust, while defying the race to the bottom. Learn how to move away from reliance on platforms like YouTube, reinvest in core news products, and why a focus on local content is essential for long-term success.

In addition, hear how media organizations are partnering with technology platforms to reimagine their content strategies, improve monetization, and gain a clearer view of what the future of media can look like. This session will offer insights into how thoughtful content and innovative technology are driving the next wave of transformation in the industry.

Gain insights into how technology and innovative partnerships are transforming media strategies, enabling better monetization, and helping organizations stay ahead of the curve.
This session is more than a survival story—it’s about embracing change, driving innovation, and building a resilient, sustainable media model for the future. Join us to explore how thoughtful content strategy and innovative technology are shaping the next chapter in media.

Today’s content creators grapple with an ever-growing mountain of video content. Traditional storage solutions have left users frustrated. Learn how an AI-powered Network Attached Storage (NAS) can transform the way we store, manage, and retrieve video content. 

Seasoned producers know 2nd Camera Assistants are critical to an efficient and smooth-running camera team. But how 2nd Assistants go about achieving this is radically different between genres, from production to production and across camera assignments.  Join Local 600 2nd Assistants as they unpack how they adapt to different production types and conditions as well as how to become indispensable to their 1st Assistants and Directors of Photography.

With sports betting on the rise this session discusses how broadcasters can integrate sports-betting content to boost viewership, fan engagement and revenue. Discover innovative ways to work with betting platforms to attract the wagering fan.

Camera to End-Client-Glass is a monster of moving parts. How does your business empower itself with intelligent and actionable insights?

Many solutions in M&E are very good in their domain of expertise at helping teams to observe what is happening and where, but outputs are often isolated.  Metrics and data collected from Application Monitoring, End-Client QoE, CDN, Ad-Insertion, Infrastructure, Production, etc. have a huge story to tell but no one has been able to tell it effectively…until now.

According to a survey of over 1700 technology professionals, organizations with full-stack observability experience 79% less downtime per year. Over 85,000 customers rely on New Relic today to pull back the curtains and show them what is really happening, allowing their teams to attack and conquer.

Our QoE End Client solution is just the beginning.  

Are you ready for Intelligent Observability?

JPEG XS is emerging as a transformative technology in the media production and distribution industry, particularly for IP workflows like ST 2110. It significantly reduces bitrate without compromising quality, enabling the handling of high-resolution video with low latency and minimal power consumption. This visually lossless compression allows existing network infrastructure to remain in use, making the transition to IP workflows more efficient.

By utilizing JPEG XS, companies can avoid power-hungry codecs like HEVC, ensuring that video signals are transmitted effectively over various networks, including the internet. JPEG XS is designed for sustainability, enabling greener workflows by minimizing energy use and prolonging the life of existing equipment. Its lightweight nature helps reduce overall operational impact, showing that technological advancement can align with ecological responsibility. Real-world applications demonstrate measurable environmental benefits and operational improvements, making JPEG XS a crucial player in pursuing a sustainable future in media production.

The transition to the cloud is further supported by key manufacturers and service providers like Nvidia (GPU, AI), Dell (servers, networks) and AWS (cloud platform), who offer specialized solutions, including hardware-accelerated XS encoding and decoding services. This minimizes any computational or graphics overhead that could hinder workflow. JPEG XS enables the use of high-fidelity tasks like color grading and VFX compositing while optimizing resource utilization and energy efficiency, thus facilitating the migration of workloads to the cloud.

In summary, JPEG XS not only improves video production and broadcasting efficiency but also significantly reduces carbon emissions and energy consumption. Its compatibility with current infrastructure makes it an accessible choice for businesses aiming to enhance sustainability without sacrificing performance.

Join Jason Kornweiss and Charlie Myers as they explore how Monumental Sports has leveraged technology to transform fan experiences across broadcast, digital and in-venue platforms. From building a best-in-class RSN to integrating advanced content strategies, Monumental has set a new industry standard.

This session will highlight the latest $800 million investment in Capital One Arena, showcasing how next-generation content and venue technologies are enhancing engagement and redefining live entertainment. Gain insights into the strategic approach and what’s next for Monumental Sports as it continues driving innovation in media and sports production.

Speed and versatility are essential for broadcasters. This session will explore how Nota’s cutting-edge technology is transforming content workflows from on-air to everywhere – broadcast, streaming and social. Discover how Nota’s tools empower broadcasters to produce, publish and post content faster while maintaining editorial control. This session will share examples of how Nota accelerates content creation, enabling newsrooms and media companies to quickly adapt clips, stories and live segments for various platforms. You’ll learn how its AI-driven solutions streamline the process, allowing you to maximize reach without sacrificing quality. Whether it’s breaking news, live events or daily content updates, Nota keeps you ahead of the curve by making it easier to get more content produced. Join this session to learn more!

In this panel, thought leaders, innovators and accessibility advocates come together to discuss the importance of accessibility, the power of the disabled dollar and how artificial intelligence is transforming the digital landscape for the disability community.

Join us as we explore:

• What it means to make technology accessible and usable for people with disabilities.
• Cutting-edge AI solutions that are designed to make online platforms more user-friendly and accessible.
• Real-world applications, such as AI-driven assistive technologies and AI-generated captions and subtitles, audio descriptions and voice recognition.
• Ethical considerations, challenges and opportunities in building AI solutions that empower all communities.

If you’ve worked with NMOS, you know that AMWA’s Networked Media Open Specifications (NMOS) make it possible to control IP networks in much the same way you’re used to in SDI, such as router control panels and keeping track of video sources and receivers in the network.

That said, you’ve also likely faced some of the challenges that can come up with SDP files within NMOS, such as getting all the receivers and transmitters to register themselves into the registry server and making that data available to the external control system so you can use your existing panels and equipment.

Likewise, what do you do when you push Source, Destination, Take and nothing happens? How do you make sure that the SDP file is valid, formatted correctly and not malformed?

Join this session to find out:
Why do you need NMOS and how can you apply it within your 2110 workflows?
How can you spot and prevent common NMOS/SDP problems?
What are the basics you need to know about NMOS? 
How to use analysis tools that will help you in monitoring NMOS?
What do you need to know when it comes to NMOS troubleshooting and error reporting?

Tired of spending hours fine-tuning your grades? ColourLab AI harnesses the power of machine learning to simplify and accelerate your workflow while preserving full creative control. Experience how AI-driven automation can achieve stunning, high-quality results in record time. Join us at NAB and see the future of color grading in action!

On-air personalities play a pivotal role in capturing and retaining audience attention.  Learn how engaging on-air talent can elevate your content, build loyal fan bases, and drive deeper audience connections. Hear strategies for selecting, developing, and supporting talent that resonates with viewers, as well as the growing importance of personal brand-building in sports and entertainment.

The AI Content Analyzer, a cutting-edge feature integrated into Bitmovin’s Encoder and driven by Amazon Bedrock, offers a robust solution for video content analysis. By scrutinizing each video scene, the AI Content Analyzer generates rich metadata that unlocks a deeper understanding of the video’s content. This metadata, when leveraged in conjunction with Bitmovin’s Contextual Advertising solution, is designed to enhance ad revenue. By enabling a higher degree of personalization, advertisers can deliver more relevant ads to viewers, thereby increasing user engagement and boosting overall ad effectiveness. The AI Content Analyzer and Contextual Advertising solution represent a significant advancement in video content analysis and a placement, offering content providers and advertisers a powerful tool to unlock the full potential of their video content. By leveraging the power of Amazon Bedrock, Bitmovin’s Product Portfolio enables a more sophisticated and effective approach to video advertising, delivering benefits to all stakeholders in the digital advertising ecosystem.

Of Two Lands’ founder, French filmmaker Florent Piovesan will discuss his recent shooting in Iceland, where he shot with the Blackmagic URSA Cine 17K 65.  He will discuss what he used on the shoot, the challenges of shooting there and how the camera performed. He will talk about the advantages of shooting 2:2:1 open gate, the benefits of the new sensor and what shooting large format means and how filmmakers should prepare for it.

From murky contracts to copyright battles, the legal side of content creation is a minefield. Creators risk losing control of their work, facing lawsuits, or getting trapped in bad deals without even realizing it. Uncover the fine print that could cost you, the evolving rules around fair use and disclosures, and the strategies to protect your content, your rights, and your revenue.

DeepSeek’s emergence is more than just another AI release—it exposes a larger trend shaping the future of artificial intelligence: the rapid commoditization of models and the fragile economics of AI development. As foundational models become interchangeable, media companies must rethink their AI strategies, shifting focus from model selection to ethical implementation and competitive differentiation at the application layer.

At the same time, these shifts raise urgent ethical, legal, and regulatory questions. Who owns AI-generated content? How do we ensure AI-generated media maintains integrity and trust? Should governments intervene in how AI systems operate in global markets?

This panel brings together AI developers, journalists, legal experts to explore:

1. The shifting AI landscape: Are foundational models becoming commodities?
2. AI and media ethics: How do we balance transparency, bias, and misinformation?
3. Regulation and governance: What legal frameworks are emerging around AI ownership and sovereignty?
4. Strategic takeaways for media companies: Where should businesses focus as AI models evolve?

Join us for a candid discussion on how AI commoditization is reshaping the media industry—and what companies must do to stay ahead.

AI-driven analytics–combined with more responsive forms of production–are reshaping the way stories are created. This panel explores how audience data is influencing everything from greenlighting decisions to adaptive content creation. We will dive into the way that a more dynamic and personalized approach to production can unlock new opportunities for storytelling, audience engagement, and monetization.

Join us for an enlightening conference session designed to unravel the complexities surrounding standards, specifications and open source efforts.

This session aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of these critical components that drive innovation, interoperability and quality within various industries. 

SMPTE ST 2110 and IPMX have emerged as key technologies enabling flexible and scalable AV over IP infrastructures to be deployed for broadcast and ProAV.  NMOS is the control layer that makes it plug and play.  The latest advancements in NMOS take it to a new level, surpassing the level of control provided in SDI and HDMI while also adding a layer of security that has been sorely needed in control systems for quite some time.

It also addresses the needs of the system integrator and studio builder, enabling automatic discovery of important services required to configure endpoints automatically on startup. 

More recently, features have been added to ensure stream compatibility, address compressed video of multiple types, support EDID management for IPMX, and the most radical advancement, extending to device configuration and control.

This session will dive into the details about what NMOS is, how it works, and then look at where it is going and how it adds significant value to the system designer and integrator.

How can filmmakers and producers harness new formats while staying true to authentic storytelling? Jane Rosenthal, Oscar- and Emmy-nominated producer and co-founder/CEO of Tribeca Enterprises (The Irishman, Meet the Parents), and Lesli Linka Glatter, multi DGA Award-winning and multi Emmy-nominated director, producer and DGA president (Homeland, Zero Day, Mad Men), will dive into the hot topic as the aperture of entertainment widens. From big-screen blockbusters and prestige TV to immersive experiences at Sphere in Las Vegas, including Darren Aronofsky’s Postcard from Earth, Rosenthal has been at the forefront of expanding creative frontiers, while Glatter has shaped some of the most acclaimed narratives of our time. Together, they’ll explore the opportunities and disruptions brought by new technologies and platforms — and how authentic storytelling remains at the core.

A panel of industry experts will discuss the current state of control interoperability among media devices and services, and the challenges it presents in today’s cloud/on-prem hybrid environment. We will dive into solutions being worked on by organizations such as SMPTE and the IABM to solve the mess of literally hundreds of proprietary control protocols in use today.

Get expert answers on contracts, copyright, and protecting your work in this interactive AMA on the legal challenges of content creation.

Get the inside scoop on how creators stay ahead of shifting algorithms and grow their audiences. Learn the strategies that work, why tracking performance matters, and how creators use their impact to outshine traditional advertising.

The media & entertainment, games, and sports industries are undergoing a seismic shift, driven by changing viewer behaviors and preferences for more interactive and personalized experiences, coupled with new technology innovations such as generative AI and more content platforms than ever before. Join Samira Bakhtiar, as she talks with industry leaders to learn how they are using different content types to fuel fan engagement and how a convergence of technology is extending their reach. Hear first-hand how generative AI, live cloud production, and interactive technologies are helping companies create content, connect workflows, and captivate audiences. This session will explore how the latest AI and cloud innovations can be used by any broadcaster, streaming service, or content creator to unlock new opportunities to reach audiences wherever they are, and deliver more unique and engaging experiences.

Adopting AV1 no longer needs to be complicated or costly. Beamr’s GPU-accelerated AV1 encoding solution simplifies the process, offering a high-performance, high-quality, cost-efficient solution, designed for large-scale video pipelines across media and entertainment, user-generated content, AI, autonomous vehicles, and more.

For AWS users, Beamr Cloud – available on the AWS Marketplace – offers an automated, easy-to-use AV1 upgrade, ensuring a seamless transition at scale with minimal operational overhead. Beamr’s proprietary Content-Adaptive Bitrate technology (CABR), which also supports AVC and HEVC codecs, reduces file sizes and networking costs by 30% to 50% while preserving visual quality.

As the leading AV1 solution, Beamr removes the technical and cost challenges that have slowed AV1 adoption. With superior performance, unmatched efficiency and high-quality results, upgrading to AV1 is now more practical than ever. As more industry leaders transform to AV1, adopting this advanced video format delivers compatibility with emerging technologies and future hardware advancements, while optimizing storage, streaming and playback across a growing range of devices and platforms.

Women’s sports are attracting record viewership and sponsorships this session explores how media companies can capitalize on the growth of women’s sports and appeal to new demographics learn strategies for maximizing visibility and revenue in the rapidly growing women’s sports field.

As AI technologies rapidly advance, they are fundamentally reshaping how media is created, processed and delivered. For developers, engineers and media professionals looking to stay ahead of the curve, understanding these shifts is critical.

In this session, explore how Alibaba Cloud Media Services integrates AI across the entire media pipeline – from content acquisition and production to processing, distribution and playback. Learn how solutions like Narrowband HD, One-Click Video Production and Multilingual Video Translation are enabling smarter, faster and more cost-effective workflows, while also expanding the boundaries of creativity and user engagement.

You’ll gain insights into how AI, when combined with low-latency Real-Time Communication (RTC) capabilities, is powering a new generation of interactive, real-time experiences across industries.

Whether you’re building media platforms, optimizing content delivery or exploring next-gen content creation, this session offers practical knowledge and real-world examples to help you apply AI technologies effectively. Join this session to see how Alibaba Cloud is enabling innovation across the media lifecycle – and what that means for your projects.

こんにちは and bonjour! This practical session will be an introduction to translating videos from one language to another using AI and considerations for internationalization. It’s designed for creators, media companies and creative teams who serve audiences who speak multiple different languages. The session will cover:

• How AI Dubbing Works: Voice cloning, translation accuracy, timing, and lip sync.
• How good is AI Dubbing quality? Limitations and drawbacks.
• Cost of AI Dubbing.
• Lip syncing: Part of the future or not?
• Vendor comparison and companies to look out for.
• What’s next in AI Dubbing.

Learn how media organizations are already using AI Dubbing to expand their global reach and localize their content library. This presentation will feature real-world examples and include a demo of Kapwing’s Translation Studio. Join this session to understand how AI dubbing can empower your team to bridge linguistic divides, connect with international viewers and remain competitive in an increasingly global media landscape.

Join Band Pro / Angénieux Americas for their Cine Social

As a part of the “You Belong Here” Campaign, meet the top college students from Audio and News awarded by the BEA Festival of Media Arts. This year’s top 4 student entries will showcase their award-winning work before networking with BEA members and their fellow student winners.

For more information on the winners visit BEAfestival.org

News organizations face an increasing number of challenges including streamlining content production, coordinating efforts across distributed teams, driving audience engagement on a growing number of platforms, improving content and resource efficiency, and adopting new tools and workflows – all while covering breaking news. Learn how Sinclair uses AWS to overcome these challenges while providing 24/7/365 news to its viewers. This session will discuss technical and transformation strategies for maximizing the value of content, accelerating workflows, effectively using ML and generative AI, and increasing viewer engagement.

Join #GALSNGEAR as we delve into tools, trends and technologies connecting content with new and evolving audiences. What are some of the latest challenges and solutions? We’ll look at real world use cases.

As always, you are welcomed to join our post-panel Happy Hour, sponsored by DELL, NVIDIA, and Diversified.

Location: Startup Theater 4143 (West Hall)

The future of virtual production is unfolding in Ohio – TRG Multimedia is leading the charge. Why is this the place to be? 

As virtual production reshapes the landscape of filmmaking, TRG Multimedia has taken a bold step forward, investing in a cutting-edge virtual production studio within its massive 160,000 sq. ft. facility in Brooklyn, Ohio. 

Join this session for an insightful panel discussion featuring TRG Multimedia and AbelCine as it dives into the vision behind this state-of-the-art studio, the decision-making process behind the tools that bring the studio to life and how Disguise-powered virtual production solution, Studio Pro, is transforming the way productions are executed.

Building on the energy and insights of last year, this NAB gathering returns with a laser focus on what’s next in improving the deployment and management of cloud-based media and broadcast technology. This year, Diversified is sharing how it is solving the complex challenges of cloud orchestration with an automated and streamlined deployment solution.

Join this session for a 15-minute conversation with forward-thinking approaches, followed by a happy hour, where you’ll have the perfect opportunity to share ideas and discuss challenges with fellow innovators.

Whether you’re exploring ways to optimize your cloud strategy or spark your next big collaboration, this event offers the ideal mix of knowledge and connection. Let’s push the boundaries of what’s possible — together.

Want to expand your media audience by 25%? This fireside chat explores how accessibility features—like captions and audio descriptions—can help media creators attract and retain a wider, more engaged audience. Learn from industry experts about best practices for making content more inclusive, how accessibility enhances both creative storytelling and audience reach, and the latest research on the current state of accessibility in media streaming apps.

Accessibility isn’t just an add-on—it’s a powerful tool for growth.

Brought to you by the Broadcast Education Association (BEA)

Join #GALSNGEAR and Friends for our annual show kick-off Happy Hour. Extend your network, connect with colleagues, and power up your NAB Show journey. Sponsored by DELL, NVIDIA, and Diversified.

Discover how TEKsystems Global Services leverages AWS expertise to address the unique challenges faced by the media and entertainment industry. From scalable cloud solutions to advanced data analytics, learn how its innovative approaches are shaping the future of media and entertainment. Explore how it enhances monetization strategies, optimizes the media supply chain and delivers direct-to-consumer solutions.

Stop by the West Hall Theatre 1 on Sunday, April 6th from 5-6pm for a chance to expand your network and explore the latest trends driving the industry forward. Space is limited so RSVP to secure your spot: https://go.teksystems.com/nabawshappyhour

We hope you can join us!

Join the Disguise team for drinks and discussion of next-gen technology at the show. Connect and learn about everything from the newest powerful advancements across AR, XR and broadcast graphics to turnkey creative services to transform your next project into something truly extraordinary.

Raise a glass with the team directly after its Production Pulse in the Midwest session (Sunday, April 6, 4.25pm – 4.55pm, LVCC, West Hall Theatre 2). Happy hour kicks off from 5-6PM in West Hall Theatre 2.

This is a great opportunity to chat with industry friends, as well as make new connections. Space is limited, so secure your spot today. RSVP here. 

Location: LVCC, West Hall, Theater 2 – Sunday 6 April 2025 @ 5-6PM

Join Quickplay and AWS for an exclusive cocktail reception at NAB Show! Connect with industry leaders and explore the latest innovations shaping the future of streaming – including Quickplay Shorts. Powered by AWS, the Shorts solution helps OTT providers turn live streams, VOD and user-generated content into bite-sized, shareable moments, seamlessly optimized for vertical scrolling. And that’s just the beginning – there is plenty more to talk about at the cocktail reception.

Join us at the NAB Creator Lab Happy Hour—no RSVP required! Connect with fellow creators, industry pros, and media innovators over drinks in the heart of the creator economy. As broadcasting continues to evolve across platforms, the Creator Lab at NAB Show is where content meets opportunity, providing the space to network, collaborate, and shape the future of storytelling.

Explore the power of generative AI in this hands-on workshop designed for creators and technologists. Work firsthand with tools accelerating the creation of characters, environments, and assets–and explore how these generative innovations are enhancing traditional workflows and unlocking new creative possibilities.

Discover the essential tools and technology every creator needs to produce outstanding content. From versatile hardware to powerful software, this session explores the gear transforming content creation. Learn how to elevate production quality, streamline workflows, and engage your audience with practical insights for all experience levels.

The rapid introduction of new technologies and movie-making tools allows experienced and emerging filmmakers to tell innovative stories in amazing and unexpected ways. Join an award-winning motion picture producer and a leading industry technologist as they discuss the relationship between creativity and technology and what it means for the future of filmmaking.

• How might cutting-edge tools like AI, advanced capture and display technologies change how stories are told, and how can we prepare for these changes?
• What can be done to keep humans at the center of creative authorship?
• As the industry evolves and integrates these technologies into mainstream production workflows, how can we preserve the films we’re making now to have maximum flexibility to address future formats and technologies?

Learn how the Academy is nurturing and supporting these transformative efforts for the betterment of the industry.

Join NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt as he welcomes attendees and sets the stage for an exciting show experience.  He will be followed by Karen Chupka,  NAB Executive Vice President and Managing Director, GCE who will share some exciting NAB Show updates!

Also, legendary syndicated radio personality Delilah will receive the fourth annual Insight Award from the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation (LABF). The award recognizes Delilah’s trailblazing history of excellence in broadcasting and her profound impact on audiences nationwide.

Then, don’t miss an exclusive fireside chat with Stephen A. Smith — star of ESPN’s “First Take,” host of “The Stephen A. Smith Show” and New York Times bestselling author of “Straight Shooter.” Smith will share his unfiltered insights into the evolving media landscape, the future of sports entertainment and his rise to becoming one of television’s most influential voices. Mike McVay, president of McVay Media, will guide what promises to be a dynamic discussion from the Main Stage.

As content libraries expand exponentially, media companies struggle to organize, surface and monetize their vast archives. This session explores how multimodal AI (spanning video, audio and images) is reshaping content discovery – empowering broadcasters, studios and streaming platforms to unlock new revenue opportunities and enhance audience engagement. Learn how AI-driven metadata, search and personalization are revolutionizing the way content is found and consumed.

As the AV industry continues its shift to IP-based systems, IPMX has emerged as a leading open framework for AV-over-IP interoperability. This session will explore the growing market demand for IPMX and why the industry is rallying around a standardized, open approach.

This session will focus on three key asset classes undergoing this transformation: live media and production equipment, Pro AV signal routing systems and media on PC/IT platforms. The goal is to clarify why IPMX is being pulled by market demand rather than pushed by technology providers.

In addition, this session will provide a high-level overview of the IPMX ecosystem, including the status of IPMX-ready equipment, trademark usage and initial training efforts for 2025. This update will outline the progress made by AIMS, VSF and AMWA in defining profiles, labelling requirements and trademark guidelines.

This session will set the stage for a deeper exploration of IPMX’s technology and roadmap, focusing on the business case for adopting an open standard. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of the market’s role in driving IPMX forward and what to expect in the near future.

From sold-out arenas to award-winning films, documentaries, and the soundtracks of our social media lives, music remains at the heart of culture and the forefront of storytelling. Jody Gerson, pioneering chairman and CEO of Universal Music Publishing Group, works with the world’s biggest superstars—Elton John, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, and countless more—while securing the priceless catalogs of icons like Bob Dylan, Sting, and Neil Diamond to preserve and enhance their enduring legacies. She joins Ankler Media CEO and editor-in-chief Janice Min for a deep dive into the narrative power of popular song, how UMPG collaborates with artists, songwriters, and producers to push creative boundaries, and how the music industry’s evolving relationship with Hollywood continues to shape entertainment and media.

As the sports industry advances, so do its venues, transforming into dynamic spaces that go beyond the game. Learn about cutting-edge technology and how it is reshaping stadiums and arenas to offer fans more engaging, immersive, and personalized experiences. Discover how top venues are evolving to meet the demands of the modern fan.

This presentation will discuss the technical details behind the hot new AV over IP system called the Internet Protocol Media Experience (IPMX). The core of the presentation will review the genesis of the IPMX specification and a “plain English” description of the benefits it brings, including things like display synchronization and security. This session will also discuss the benefits of open standards and look at the technologies behind IPMX. Finally, it will review how the NMOS control system maps to IPMX devices to provide the same plug and play control as is provided in ST 2110, but with some significant ease of use extensions such as EDID management.

Get expert advice on the best tools, tech, and gear for creators in this interactive AMA on upgrading your content production.

Learn from leading Hollywood experts about the latest developments in 8K scanning and mastering and its growing impact on motion picture restoration and archiving. Join Brad Collar, Senior Vice President, Global Archives & Preservation Services for Warner Bros. Discovery, Chris Gillaspie, Film Scanning Director at Warner Bros. Discovery and Greg Ciaccio, VP, Post Production Original Content & Image Capture at IMAX, as they engage in a lively discussion moderated by Juan Reyes, Executive Director of the 8K Association.

Step into the future of sports entertainment as FanDuel reveals how technology is transforming fan engagement in the betting and gaming space. This session explores how FanDuel’s approach enables personalization, and seamless multi-platform experiences, for the best customer experience. Join this session to understand how the convergence of cloud computing and sports entertainment is creating unprecedented opportunities for fan interaction and revenue growth in the rapidly evolving sports betting landscape.

Virtual production has long been associated with high-budget Hollywood blockbusters and major broadcast studios. However, recent technological advancements are helping democratize this field, making it accessible to a wider range of creators, from small studios and independent filmmakers to educational institutions and corporate content creators. Brainstorm, a leading innovator in real-time 3D graphics and virtual production, is at the forefront of this movement with its cutting-edge solutions, such as InfinitySet Lite and Edison, which reduce the cost and complexity of virtual production. This session will detail the benefits of this approach and the possibilities that brings to any kind of content creator that wants to take advantage of virtual production.

The AV industry is rapidly adopting IP-based technologies, with IPMX emerging as the leading open standard for AV-over-IP interoperability. Developed by the Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS), IPMX enables seamless integration of professional audio, video and control systems over standard IP networks.

In this session, you’ll receive an early look at the official IPMX roadmap as AIMS prepares for its formal launch in late 2025. It will clearly outline the baseline requirements, including supported video and audio profiles, codec capabilities, security features, and interoperability criteria.

Attendees will leave this session with a clear understanding of upcoming milestones, how IPMX interoperability will be validated, and how manufacturers, integrators and end users can confidently leverage IPMX to build flexible, scalable AV-over-IP solutions.

Mark your calendars for April 7th and join this session for an inspiring conversation with an impressive group of leaders as they share their personal stories and insights on leadership, mentorship, family life, work-life balance, and more! Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned professional, this panel is expected to offer valuable insights, inspiration and practical takeaways to help you excel in your career. Don’t miss the chance to connect with some of the most influential voices in media.

Join Craig Kief, ASC for an introduction to RIEDEL Bolero intercom systems. Learn how comms can dramatically boost a crew’s efficiency, leaving more time for DPs and directors to make creative choices instead of logistical ones. Also see how Bolero creates a quieter, more comfortable set to work in, and discover how audio integrations can be used to put everything you need to communicate into one device that’s completely wireless thanks to ultra lightweight bluetooth earpieces.

Multiple tracks can deliver multiple headaches. Whether editing on the bus with your phone, on the couch with your iPad, or on a desktop, in this workshop you’ll learn how to enjoy telling complex stories with confidence and ease; by learning techniques for managing multiple layer timelines with layered effects and audio. Never go out of sync, lose your place, or lose your mind.

AI is revolutionizing industries – are you leveraging its full potential? Can AI-powered solutions be patented? Yes – but only if you understand how to navigate the evolving legal landscape. This session explores how to monetize AI-driven assets, raise capital and protect enterprise value while avoiding costly IP pitfalls and legal missteps. 

As Congress advances major patent law reforms, businesses must stay ahead of changes shaping the future of AI innovation. This session will break down the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act, Prevail Act and Restore Patent Rights Act and explain their impact on securing and enforcing AI-driven IP. 

But patents alone aren’t enough. AI protection demands a multi-layered approach – from employment agreements and trade secrets to enforcement tactics that safeguard proprietary technology in a hyper-competitive market. Learn how to identify infringers, mitigate risks and defend your innovations before threats arise. 

AI is moving fast – so are the risks and rewards. This session delivers actionable strategies to patent, protect and enforce AI innovations so your company remains a market leader. Future-proof your AI assets and secure your competitive edge today! 

Traditional media built the foundation. Creators are building the future. This session explores how creators are reshaping the media landscape, designing new forms of content, capturing new distribution channels and monetizing their work, both in colloboration with traditional media – and on new platforms.

Hollywood is in the midst of generational shifts in business models and consumer habits. Media company consolidation, the lingering effects of the writers’ and actors’ strikes, and ongoing migration of consumers to social platforms, including TikTok which is grappling with its own existential crisis. Add to that the challenges of an unpredictable economy and an ever-changing global political chessboard, the emergence of AI as a powerful yet disruptive tool, and even real-world crises like the devastating L.A. fires — the future is full of uncertainty. But innovators often find that the largest opportunities emerge during the most uncertain of times. Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs, Candle Media Co-founders and Co-CEOs,  share insights on how major Hollywood players are recalibrating, the future of content investment and distribution, how production methodologies and form factors may change over the next decade, and what it takes for leaders and organizations to get ahead of and capitalize on these seismic shifts. Join us for a candid discussion on the next era of entertainment.

Originally, the definition of IPMX started from the proven grounds of AES67 and SMPTE ST 2110. While AES67 and ST 2110 were built around the interoperability requirements of the broadcast realm, it became immediately apparent that for application to the world of ProAV enhanced functionality would be required, while certain requirements indispensible to the broadcast world would be too complex or rigid – namely the very strict timing and synchronization requirements only made possible by the use of PTP. During development of the IPMX specifications within the VSF group it became clear that certain constraints and enhancements had to be made with respect to AES67 and ST 2110 to enable wider adoption in the ProAV domain.

IPMX is now taking shape with several companies having announced product availability. While the larger focus of IPMX interoperability is on the video side of things, audio is certainly a very important aspect. And with over 5000 AES67- or ST 2110-compatible audio devices in the market, it would certainly be a massive adoption accelerator if these products could immediately work in an IPMX environment.

During this session, Andreas Hildebrand will discuss how the addditional constraints and enhancements of the IPMX specifications affect interoperability with AES67 and ST 2110 audio devices and how they can be used in IPMX environments.

The media landscape is evolving rapidly, pushing broadcasters and publishers to make bold decisions about technology, operations and business models to stay ahead. In this session, Joe Croney, CTO of Arc XP, and Joey Marburger, VP of Content Intelligence, will explore how next-generation technologies – particularly in AI, data analytics and platform design – are reshaping the future of media.
Together, they will trace the evolution of Arc XP’s AI platform and share how it is laying the groundwork for agentic workflows – AI-powered systems that take initiative, assist with newsroom tasks and help editorial teams work smarter and faster. These workflows promise to reduce operational friction, enhance decision-making and unlock the ability to deliver hyper-personalized, audience-first experiences at scale.
Attendees will gain insight into how Arc XP is empowering media organizations to streamline operations, reduce time to market and adapt to shifting consumer expectations. The presenters will also examine the build-versus-buy debate, highlight key considerations for future-proofing technology investments and share how partnerships can accelerate innovation.
Looking ahead to 2025 and beyond, this session will equip media leaders with a vision for agile, AI-augmented operations – and a strategic roadmap to thrive in an increasingly personalized, intelligent and competitive digital media ecosystem.

Join us for “Are You Smarter Than A DeepSeek?”, an interactive panel where AI experts face off against the advanced AI model, DeepSeek, on pressing AI-in-media topics covering ethical dilemmas, technological innovations, and more. After each round, the audience votes to determine whether human insight or artificial intelligence prevails.

Questions include:

1. AI in Newsrooms: Can AI-generated content maintain journalistic integrity, or does it risk perpetuating bias and misinformation?
2. Deepfakes Dilemma: With the rise of AI-generated deepfakes, how can media outlets safeguard authenticity and trustworthiness?
3. Creative Collaborations: Is AI a tool for enhancing human creativity in media production, or could it eventually replace human creators?
4. Ethical Algorithms: How can AI systems be designed to respect privacy and avoid reinforcing societal biases in media applications?
5. AI and Audience Engagement: In what ways can AI personalize media content without crossing the line into manipulation?

This event offers a unique blend of enlightenment and entertainment, showcasing the dynamic interplay between human expertise and AI capabilities.
 

Color management is essential in modern filmmaking and content creation, ensuring consistency and accuracy across different cameras, displays, and distribution platforms.

The Academy Color Encoding System (ACES) has become the industry open-source standard, providing a universal color pipeline that maintains the integrity of creative intent from capture to final delivery.

Join us for a lively panel conversation with distinguished filmmakers including:
• Alastor Arnold, Colorist, “Anora”
• Jeff Budsberg, VFX Supervisor, “The Wild Robot”
• Francesco D’ascenzo, Colorist, “Too Hot to Handle – Italy,” “Rhythm + Flow 2– Italy”

You’ll learn about how and why they used ACES and there will be an important announcement about the latest release of ACES during the session.

Explore how AI and worldbuilding technologies are expanding the possibilities for interactive narratives, from social media to fully immersive experiences. This panel examines the latest tools that are transforming how stories are created, shared, and experienced–and defining new genres of storytelling along the way.

Join Orbital Studios’ Technical Director Mike Sill for a look back into his renowned 16+ year career as a pioneer in the realms of real-time previsualization, developing virtual art departments, and ICVFX Stage R&D and Operations. As a 21 year user of real-time technologies, Mike has been there through countless evolutions of graphical engineering features including the volatile collisions between Hollywood legends and Gaming giants. Mike has helped to deliver over 100 film, television, game cinematics, and theme park rides with storied companies like Schell Games, Halon Entertainment, Epic Games, and Orbital Studios. Come listen to tales of success and horror, while learning why the approach of malleable pipelines and modular art is key to a life long career in all industries of entertainment.

The expression, “a photo cannot lie”, could not be more debunked. A steady erosion of the barriers to producing fake but plausible visual media has occurred since the first development of photography at the end of the 19th century. The power and capability of tools and techniques available to bad actors have rapidly accelerated in recent decades and continue to do so at an increasing pace. Hence the need for robust mechanisms to ensure content provenance and authenticity have never been greater. The media industry was arguably caught on the back foot, lacking widely accredited mechanisms seeing near universal deployment across the entire production chain. Initiatives such as the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA) are making headway in addressing this problem. While some content manipulation is entirely unavoidable for numerous technical and aesthetic reasons, this presentation explores how can we might best accommodate these necessary, and sometimes complex, modifications.

Join MTSS in celebrating excellence in sustainability and leadership within the media tech industry. Co-founders Lisa Collins and Barbara Lange will highlight outstanding honorees in three categories: the Top ESG Company Award, recognizing organizations leading the way in Environmental, Social, and Governance practices; the ESG Leader Award, honoring individuals driving transformative change; and the ESG Person to Watch Award, showcasing rising stars shaping the future of sustainability. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate innovation, gain valuable insights, and connect with industry changemakers who are paving the way toward a more sustainable media tech landscape.

The sports industry is evolving rapidly, and the NHL is leading the way in innovation. To meet modern fan demands, real-time metadata, operational resilience and scalable engagement are essential.

Join Presidio and the NHL for an exclusive discussion on tackling metadata capture, building a 99.999% uptime video operations center and enhancing fan experiences. This transformation goes beyond efficiency – it unlocks new revenue, dynamic content personalization and deeper engagement.

Discover how real-time analytics, immersive second-screen experiences and AI-driven recommendations are shaping the future of interactive sports entertainment. Don’t miss this conversation on how the NHL and Presidio are redefining the game.

Meet the students from Howard University, the University of Missouri and the University of Minnesota who developed NEXTGEN TV applications through the PILOT Fellowship with support from Amazon Web Services (AWS). Alongside industry experts, the fellows gained practical, first-hand experience with NEXTGEN TV technology. The fellows will demonstrate their applications and discuss their process for conceptualizing and developing their ideas.

Join us at CineCentral for an exclusive craft clinic hands-on experience hosted by Katie Eleneke, an acclaimed cinematographer based in Los Angeles. In this session, Katie will delve into the Burano Version 2 software and speak to her experience with the latest updates, IBIS, XOCN v. XAVC, Variable ND and more! 

Radio and podcasting should be open to everyone, but many barriers still exist for disabled professionals in audio production. During this fireside chat, Paul Amadeous Lane and Sylvia Longmire will explore the need to hire disabled talent, adapt studios for better accessibility, and improve how disability is represented in audio media.

Lane and Longmire will share their experiences working with mainstream studio setups, and navigating accessibility challenges in both live radio and podcasting. They’ll also discuss practical steps stations and podcast creators can take to ensure disabled talent have the tools and opportunities they need to succeed.

Join Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato, co-founders of World of Wonder and executive producers of the culture-defining RuPaul’s Drag Race global franchise, for an intimate conversation exploring how they bet on themselves, fostered a unique direct-to-fan community, and built their independently owned and operated SVOD WOW Presents Plus to upend the traditional development model. As WOW Presents Plus spans 190 territories around the globe with a 30% year-over-year increase in watch time, explore how they took the international Drag Race franchise to over 20 countries and counting, turned down a 7-figure deal from a major streamer to retain rights to the series for WOWPP, and how their fan-first approach, bolstered by live events and a dynamic online presence, has redefined the entertainment model and continues to shape the future of the industry.

Join Microsoft at the 2025 NAB Show for an insightful keynote on the transformative power of AI in the media and entertainment industry. Led by Microsoft VP of Telco, Media and Gaming, Silvia Candiani, this session will explore how AI and cloud technologies are revolutionizing content creation, distribution, engagement, and consumption. The session features a panel discussion with industry leaders and showcases innovative AI applications and their impact on business processes and customer engagement. Don’t miss this opportunity to see how AI is reshaping the media landscape and driving the future of the industry.

How do you keep on time and budget while creating sizzling content that serves millions of viewers? New Rocksters let us in on their production secrets as well as their strategy for providing unique insights into the super-brands we love. 

Maximize the value of your content be it timeless archival treasures or cutting-edge current productions. Now, broadcasters and content owners have the power and full control to monetize their assets (archives and current) effectively with comprehensive and meaningful metadata while confidently safeguarding data, ensuring transparency, achieving seamless integrations, and driving cost efficiency.

This insightful session will cover:
– Overview of the unknowns and risks shared by multiple partners (current and potential).
– Why and how to get started?
– Meet the company’s fully in-house built AI Product “eonArchivesAI” (https://eonmedia.ai/products/eonarchive) that enables the entire journey from physical and digital assets to new revenues.
– Key features that address all unknowns, risks and different use cases.
– Automatic and Dynamic 14+ Metadata Attributes Extracted from Assets using AI.
– Maintain full ownership and control of your valuable assets with transparency.
– Unlock new revenue streams through personalized licensing models.
– Advanced and AI-search capabilities to find hidden gems from decades of contents.
– Deep insights and actionable data from the entire catalogue for both internal and external use.
– Fully automated content licensing and procurement process while significantly increasing internal cost savings.
– Multiple monetization options based on your preferences.
– Case studies on how we are already collaborating with different content owners (Demo).
– Opening a world of possibilities with unique and personalized use cases.
– Sneak peek at upcoming features and capabilities.
– New Product Vertical Announcement.
– Q&A.

Intellectual property is a powerful hedge for the future – especially in fast-evolving fields like AI. While the future is uncertain, one thing is clear: without a well-thought-out strategy to protect your IP, you’ll have no seat at the table of tomorrow, and your business risks being left behind. This session will explore the importance of building a proactive IP strategy, with a focus on patent prosecution and enforcement, backed by decades of experience. This session will discuss how patents, trademarks and copyrights provide valuable protection for AI-driven assets, enabling you to secure your innovations today for tomorrow’s competitive landscape. Key topics include navigating the patent process, building and securing your own IP portfolio and avoiding infringement on others’ assets. Additionally, this session will cover enforcement strategies for defending your rights in a rapidly changing market, ensuring that you’re equipped to manage risks and capitalize on your IP assets. With practical insights and actionable steps, this session will help you take control of your IP to secure long-term success and future-proof your AI innovations. 

In today’s fast-paced media landscape, maximizing the value of every asset is key to driving ROI. The Digital Backlot is transforming production workflows with a strategic, interconnected approach to asset management. Join Censhare to discover how advanced asset tagging, VFX file handling and decomposition techniques streamline production, reducing redundancy and cutting asset creation costs by 60%. Learn how the Digital Backlot supports 3D asset formats like GLTF, OBJ and FBX, while complex relationship mapping ensures seamless tracking and repurposing of scenes, props and CGI elements. More than just a tool, it’s a game-changing strategy for unlocking creative IP, fostering global collaboration and accelerating production timelines. Don’t miss this opportunity to rethink how you manage and maximize your assets!

During this demo, LucidLink will walk you through its latest innovations that are transforming cloud collaboration for creative teams. From mobile access to web browsing and seamless enterprise security, LucidLink has built features designed to remove friction and keep your workflow smooth. Whether you’re in the studio or on the go, LucidLink helps you work smarter, not harder – so you can focus on creating, not managing files. Get ready to see how LucidLink is reshaping the future of creative collaboration.

As in any revolution, there are a few key thought leaders who are silently laying the groundwork for change. Join Mike Davies, EVP, Technical and Field Operations, Fox Sports, and Tim Stevens, Global Leader, Strategic Innovation, Media & Entertainment, Verizon, for a discussion on how Fox Sports and Verizon are unleashing the power of wireless connectivity in live sports production. New camera angles and positions, low latency connectivity, direct to air shots, driving changes in REMI, fan engagement, analytics, and what ‘s next with the accelerated adoption of AI and other emerging technologies.

Join executives from Storj and CineSys to discover how the newly launched Storj Object Mount for macOS transforms media production, saving time and costs with real-time editing, global collaboration and enhanced cloud storage integration.

You’ll learn how much easier real-time global collaboration, real-time editing in the cloud, high-speed ingest, and smart archiving can be – to simplify and accelerate your global workflows!

In today’s competitive media landscape, authentic storytelling and distinct voices are essential for capturing audience attention and building lasting impact. But how can professionals in broadcast, media and production not only cut through the noise but also create a sustainable business that truly connects with their audience?

This panel brings together industry leaders and trailblazing creators to explore proven go-to-market strategies that prioritize multiculturalism, community engagement, and authenticity.

Gain actionable insights to help you amplify your reach, grow your audience, and secure the right partnerships – all while staying true to your creative vision and business goals.

YouTube’s creator liason and editor Rene Ritchie knows more about building success on YouTube than just about anyone else. In this session he’ll share the deep secrets of success for 2025, including why the algorithm doesn’t hate you, how AI is changing discovery and recommendations, the key numbers and KPIs to REALLY focus on, the unique characteristics of Shorts, YouTube on the big screen and much more! Bring your questions for this interactive AMA session!

Great storytelling starts with the right soundtrack – whether you’re an independent creator or a global brand. Learn how top content teams streamline workflows, save time, and enhance their stories with world-class sound.

Join Sam Hall, CPO at Epidemic Sound, and Gerry Mattei, Head of Post-Production at ATTN:, for a live demo on how to effortlessly find, customize, and integrate soundtracks into creative projects – all with full creative freedom. Plus, get an exclusive look at the future of soundtracking, from AI-powered tools to new ways music deepens audience engagement.

Join Sagi Reuven, CRO at Deepdub, and Ariel Baril, VP Technology at Paramount, as they explore how AI is redefining content creation, from pre-production planning to global localization. AI is no longer just a tool for automation – it’s revolutionizing the way stories are conceived, developed and distributed.
From ideation and script refinement to storyboarding and pre-production planning, AI is streamlining workflows and enhancing creative potential. AI-driven voice solutions and localization technologies are making content more adaptive, breaking language barriers and enabling global audience engagement with high-quality, culturally nuanced experiences.
This session will highlight how studios and creators leverage AI-powered voice technology, including Deepdub’s eTTS™ technology and Deepdub GO, to efficiently scale content creation while maintaining artistic integrity. Sagi and Ariel will share their firsthand experiences and real case study examples on how AI and Deepdub’s technology and products are helping Paramount expand its global reach.
As AI continues to evolve, those who embrace it will unlock new creative possibilities, reduce production bottlenecks and drive content innovation. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the next frontier of AI-powered storytelling.

Nick Hayes and Alejandro Alcocer, both Directors of Cine Sales,  will lead a discussion around the capabilities of the ZEISS Cincraft Scenario Camera Tracker, as applied to VFX projects.  Attendees will learn about the technology and its application to save time and money.

WEBTOON Entertainment has built a global IP & Creator Ecosystem, spanning storytelling platforms, studios, publishing, merch, and more. But it all starts with incredible stories, shared by a global creator community on its WEBTOON and Wattpad platforms. Today, the company is the source of hits on Crunchyroll (Tower of God), Netflix (All of Us Are Dead, Through My Window), Disney+ (Vigilante), Tubi (Sidelined: The QB and Me), and other entertainment destinations all over the world. Hear from WEBTOON Entertainment global COO David J. Lee and Wattpad WEBTOON Studios global head of entertainment David Madden about the new fandoms exploding across genres, how AI is changing the ecosystem, why talents from Diablo Cody to Margot Robbie are adapting webcomics and webnovels, and how these formats are remaking the landscape around IP.

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Dive into the world where music meets storytelling with a panel of industry experts who will unpack the intricacies of music licensing for film and television. Whether it’s securing the perfect track to enhance the tension in a Stranger Things finale or crafting the next iconic theme like Succession, the right music can transform a production. In today’s streaming-dominated landscape, where content is king, the demand for music is higher than ever—and so is the need for accurate music reporting to ensure compliance and fair payment for creators. Designed for filmmakers, studios and production companies, this session explores cutting-edge tools, evolving rights challenges and the critical role of music reporting in keeping the music and broadcast worlds in harmony.

From live broadcasts to traditional film and TV production, the ability to capture, process, and leverage on-set data in real time is transforming workflows. Learn how real-time data capture and new forms of connectivity are optimizing everything from multi-camera synchronization to virtual production pipelines, and streamlining workflows from set to post.

As traditional revenue models are disrupted, the media and entertainment industry is embracing new pathways to profitability. This panel will explore how OTT bundling, ad-supported FAST models, strategic partnerships, and premium content aggregation address audience fragmentation and deliver an all-in-one entertainment experience.

In this panel, we’ll tackle the big question: Where’s the money in the media today—and tomorrow? How can companies, creators, and innovators adapt to seize the opportunities in this dynamic and challenging environment?

This panel will explore the future of revenue generation in media and entertainment, including:

●          The rise of ad-supported models and their impact on content monetization.

●          Emerging markets and untapped global revenue opportunities.

●          How changing viewer expectations are redefining success for streaming platforms.

●          Content creators and distributors collaborating to combat fragmentation in the streaming landscape.

This forward-looking session demystifies the relationship between artificial intelligence and media production, addressing common concerns while highlighting the collaborative potential of these emerging technologies.

Industry experts will examine how AI tools are augmenting creative workflows across pre-production, production, and distribution—providing practical examples of how these technologies serve as extensions of human creativity rather than replacements. 

Attendees will gain insights into responsible AI integration strategies, ethical considerations, and the evolving partnership between human ingenuity and computational assistance. Join us for a balanced, optimistic exploration of how media professionals can harness AI capabilities to expand creative possibilities while maintaining the human touch that drives compelling storytelling.

Join us for a dynamic fireside chat with WTA (Women’s Tennis Association) CEO Portia Archer as we explore how the WTA is elevating women’s sports, championing its athletes and using its platform to deliver positive impact beyond the sport. Don’t miss this insightful conversation on bold leadership, innovation and the power of collective action in shaping the future of sport on and off the court.

As the leading multimodal foundation model provider, Twelve Labs partners with AWS to transform video searchability through its cutting-edge AI technology. By leveraging AWS’s compute infrastructure, Twelve Labs builds state-of-the-art video foundation models that process video content with natural language understanding, making previously inaccessible video data as searchable as text. Through AWS, Twelve Labs has optimized its foundation model training process – achieving 10% faster training times while reducing costs by over 15%. This computational efficiency powers Twelve Labs’ multimodal foundation models that enable unprecedented video analysis capabilities across more than 100 languages. More than 40,000 developers across industries now utilize Twelve Labs’ foundation models to create applications that precisely search, and analyze video content – from sports content management to personalized highlight creation – effectively unlocking the potential of video, the world’s largest untapped data source.

Go behind the scenes with Mark Rober’s creative team as they share insights into their workflow, problem-solving techniques, and the magic behind their viral projects. From brainstorming wild ideas to executing complex builds, discover how they bring science and storytelling to life in this interactive AMA session.

Adopted by the world’s largest brands within months of its launch, CaptionHub Live uses AI and patent-pending technology to caption, translate and publish captions directly into video players without the need for packaging into the transport stream. The result? Perfectly synchronised, high-accuracy captions supporting 55 source languages and simultaneous translation into 138 languages. Featuring: customisable terminology; scrollable, searchable transcripts; live production features; and compatibility with industry players and streaming protocols. Join this session for a live demo and see how CaptionHub Live can transform your live content.

Women are leading in the creator economy. A recent report found that nearly 65% of creators identify as women out of the 50 million plus content creators across the globe. Women creators are not just building their brands but also fostering communities and championing collaboration. This panel highlights the rising influence of women in media and tech who are creating supportive networks, redefining success and leading with authenticity.

Join us for a conversation with dynamic industry leaders and innovators as they share insights on how to: 

• Navigate challenges like imposter syndrome and self-doubt
• Create new revenue streams (sponsorships, memberships, digital products, etc.)
• Negotiate fair pay and brand deals
• Navigate platform changes and algorithm shifts
• Understand contracts, copyrights, and intellectual property rights
• Deal with content theft, plagiarism, and online harassment

Courtney Birk and Ashleigh Coffelt of CA in LA / Miss Ash Productions join forces with Brooklyn Quarter’s Danielle Beckmann and Timothy Reese, sharing their experiences broadcasting interviews at San Diego Comic Con, performances at TwitchCon, and live events to audiences around the world. The conversation promises to unveil unique approaches to indie filmmaking and live broadcast techniques, exploring why broadcasting is essential to growing your brand as a creator in today’s rapidly evolving media landscape.

Explore how AI tools are transforming content creation, from automating tasks to enhancing storytelling. Learn strategies to streamline workflows, boost creativity, and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving industry.

From reality competitions to docuseries and social experiment shows, unscripted television continues to evolve in the post-peak TV environment. With shifting viewer habits, the rise of AI-powered content, and an increasingly globalized market, how are creators adapting to stay ahead? This panel brings together industry leaders to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and innovations shaping non-fiction TV. Topics will include the impact of short-form content and platforms, monetization strategies in the streaming age, and the next frontier of interactive and AI-enhanced storytelling in a social media economy. Whether you’re a producer, network executive, or content creator, this conversation will provide valuable insights into the future of unscripted entertainment.

Understanding why users engage, and how to sustain that engagement, is the key to success in video platforms. This session explores how digital experience intelligence transforms scattered analytics into actionable intelligence by mapping the entire user journey: from acquisition and onboarding to engagement, retention and churn prediction.

Discover how AI-powered analytics unlock deep insights into content consumption, navigation behavior and engagement patterns. Learn how to measure key behavioral signals, such as session intent, playtime momentum, content affinity, and user friction points, to optimize content recommendations, enhance UI/UX and drive loyalty.

With AI-driven automation, platforms can accelerate decision-making, dynamically adjust experiences and maximize revenue opportunities in real time. This session will explore how to move from passive analytics to proactive intelligence, using AI agents to predict churn, boost retention and optimize personalization.

Since the early days, media rights deals have always revolved around where content can be accessed from. But in today’s connected world, users want to access what they want wherever they want. Luckily for consumers (but less lucky for streaming services), most streaming platforms still rely on technology invented over 40 years ago to determine where somebody is. Try Googling VPNs for any streaming site, and you’ll quickly find over 100 million responses. Even with the best VPN detection in place, consumers can still find a way through. Couple this with CDN leaching, password sharing and rampant piracy. 

Surely there’s a better way to protect the billions of dollars of content out there? 

This session by industry-leading geolocation services provider, GeoComply, explains how streaming platforms can continue to let honest users protect their information with VPNs whilst stopping fraudsters in their tracks.

And guess what? Your pizza delivery service is already doing it! Content protection is more than just a safety measure. It’s a powerful tool to grow your business and unlock revenue potential.

The media landscape is evolving rapidly, and AI voice technology is becoming a powerful tool for studios, broadcasters and creators. In this session, ElevenLabs will showcase how AI-powered voice solutions are reshaping storytelling, localization and content accessibility. Learn how AI-generated voices can accelerate production timelines, reduce costs and maintain high-quality performances – all while working with established creative processes. Through real-world examples and industry use cases, this session will explore how major studios and content creators are leveraging ElevenLabs to scale global distribution, create multilingual content and push the boundaries of audio innovation. Whether you’re a producer, editor or creative leader, this session will provide actionable insights into how AI voice can fit seamlessly into your workflows. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and harness the power of AI in media.

Imaginario AI, a startup backed by Comcast and part of the NVIDIA Inception Program, offers an advanced multimodal AI video productivity platform and API tailored for marketing and post-production teams. By automatically recognizing sounds, speech and visual scenes – without the need for labels or metadata – Imaginario AI enhances the value of video assets, dailies and archives while understanding time in a human-like manner. Soon, the platform will introduce workflow orchestration agents and video Q&A capabilities, further streamlining marketing, post-production and compliance processes.

Setting a new standard for video content retrieval, analysis and automation, Imaginario AI enables effortless indexing, curation and transformation of vast video collections, redefining how media is accessed and utilized. Industry leaders such as Comcast, Universal Pictures, Warner Bros. Discovery, Cineverse, and dozens of production companies rely on Imaginario AI to power their video workflows.

Join Microsoft at the 2025 NAB Show for an exciting session on the integration of AI and interactive technologies in sports broadcasting and fan engagement. Discover how AI can transform live sports experiences by providing real-time analytics and creating immersive fan interactions. Experts will demonstrate cutting-edge innovations that enhance the way fans connect with their favorite sports, making every moment more engaging and interactive. ​

Every day, it seems that there is another mind-blowing application of AI to media production. Where is all of this heading? What’s real and what’s still science fiction? Can we make on-camera talent effectively part of the production team with the help of AI? This session will examine some things that have already been implemented in high profile productions and where this might all lead.

This is a panel discussion, led by Chris Lennon of Ross Video, alongside Jim Doyle and Bo Cordle of Ross.

PERG/ESTA rental companies are invited to come see your friends and colleagues at PERG’s General Membership Meeting!
Enjoy wine, beer, beverages, and hors d’oeuvres.

PERG Will Be Celebrating

• RENTAL GUARD’s ten year anniversary
• Launch of Plaid Identity Verification
• Launch of PERG EWI year three (six grants available on April 7)
• 2025 is all about community for PERG Members

Discover how Amazon Ads’ streaming TV solution combined with iHeartMedia’s audio prowess offer local advertisers a powerful new way to reach and engage their desired audiences. This partnership leverages Amazon’s exclusive content and unmatched signals with iHeartMedia’s vast audio network, reaching audiences from “commute to couch.” Learn how this innovative approach drives impressive results: 3X higher purchase intent, 32% better ad recall and up to 80% expanded reach. Through real success stories learn how local businesses are achieving remarkable growth by tapping into the emotional power of audio and the visual impact of streaming TV in today’s fragmented media landscape.

Ask your questions on how AI is reshaping content creation, boosting creativity, and streamlining workflows in this interactive AMA with industry experts.

Cloud deployment is revolutionizing how companies manage, secure and share high-resolution video content across industries. Many industries, especially media and entertainment, are adopting cloud workflows, which enable the streamlined ability to unlock content with cloud resources, dramatically transforming media management, particularly for production teams. The journey into cloud-based workflows continues to evolve, and it’s clear this innovation is here to stay.

Join an expert panel featuring Jonathan Soloman (Cloud Whisperer & Innovation Trailblazer), Adam Jakubowski (BBC Studios), Sean Bicknell (7fivefive), and Mark Hudson (IPV) as they delve into the transformative power of cloud-based media management. They will explore key topics such as cost efficiency, streamlined production processes and the benefits of centralized workflows.

What You’ll Learn:

How cloud media management speeds up production cycles and improves revenue generation through higher-quality content.
The importance of timely, well-managed content in reducing costs, safeguarding assets and enabling efficient remote workflows.
The role of Media Asset Management (MAM) as the “single source of truth,” providing seamless indexing and metadata collection across storage silos and organizations.
Strategies for complicated archive modernization, including transitioning legacy content into modern workflows and the trickle migration concept.

Discover how the cloud empowers organizations to access, manage and repurpose media assets with unprecedented ease and efficiency.

Evolving cyber threats are putting media organizations under growing pressure to prioritize cybersecurity in every technology initiative. Join this panel of cybersecurity experts as they explore the critical need for a “secure by design” approach, the importance of third party risk management to ensure security across an increasingly complicated technology ecosystem and how risk monitoring solutions can pull double duty in combating misinformation.  

Discover how Zach Justice is leveraging OpusSearch to expand his multi-channel media empire. In this live demo, Zach will showcase how he uses the latest technology to maximize reach, engagement, and revenue across platforms. Get an inside look at his content strategy and learn how data-driven insights can unlock new opportunities for creators.

ScorePlay will delve into the complexities of media asset management (MAM) in the sports industry, focusing on both challenges and opportunities. The discussion will cover:

Identifying Bottlenecks: Explore common issues in MAM workflows like content organization, remote retrieval and distribution to key stakeholders.

Proven Use Cases: Learn from real-world examples where top sports organizations have streamlined operations and improved efficiency from their pre-existing processes.

Implementation Best Practices: Get practical strategies for adopting new media management practices, emphasizing scalability, downstream/upstream integration and wider user training.

Technology for Success: See how technologies like hybrid agents, remote editing and AI-driven indexation (including translations and dubbing) are transforming MAM workflows and enhancing content management.

Attendees will leave with actionable insights to optimize their media asset management processes and meet the evolving demands of the sports industry.

Come join this reception at the Las Vegas Convention Center West Hall, Theater 2, Booth W2631 for an hour of networking and empowerment! This event is all about celebrating and connecting with the amazing women in the streaming media industry. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, this is the perfect opportunity to meet like-minded individuals, share experiences and build valuable connections. Don’t miss out on this fantastic chance to support and uplift each other in the world of streaming media!

To secure your place, please RSVP via this link:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/women-in-streaming-media-at-nab-networking-cocktail-tickets-1283930513729?aff=oddtdtcreator

Step into the LucidLink Lounge at the AWS Theater – a space to connect, collaborate and unwind with industry peers.

​LucidLink is excited to unveil its latest storage collaboration platform innovations at NAB Show 2025, including its mobile app, web browsing, SSO, and dynamic tiering, all backed by AWS S3 storage and available soon on AWS Marketplace.

​Drinks and refreshments will be provided. See you there!

A Networking Reception by ScorePlay immediately following the company’s theater presentation.

Join us at the NAB Creator Lab Happy Hour, sponsored by OpusClip—no RSVP needed! Connect with fellow creators and industry pros over drinks while discovering how OpusClip’s AI-powered technology turns long-form content into viral-ready clips in seconds. As content creation evolves, OpusClip is helping creators maximize reach and engagement effortlessly. Don’t miss this chance to network and see AI-driven video editing in action!

Meet Fabric for breakfast as the company walks you through its product strategy. 

Hear from Rob Delf – CEO, Kira Baca – CRO, Ryan McKeague – CTO, and Tom Gennari – CDO.

Be the first to see the latest updates in its toolsets as it builds the industry’s first Data-Driven Supply Chain.

Learn how Fabric is integrating Studio+, Xytech and BB Media to drive greater efficiency and intelligence for customers.

Matt DeJohn, VFX and Editorial Workflow Manager for Blackmagic Design’s Workflow team, will discuss production through post for workflows for immersive filming. Building off his experience with the new Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive camera, DeJohn will walk through how to take advantage of shooting 8160 x 7200 resolution per eye with pixel level synchronization at 16 stops of dynamic range. He will also talk through the immersive post production process and how to show and work with immersive footage on and off set.

While most cloud-based tools promise seamless collaboration, they also come with major drawbacks. Expensive storage, bandwidth limits, per-user fees, and create workflow bottlenecks. Internet dependency makes remote work vulnerable to slow connections while remote access put sensitive content at risk. Does a lack of true ownership mean creatives are locked into ecosystems they don’t control? For an industry built on flexibility and innovation, the cloud can feel more like a costly cage than a liberating tool.

Despite these challenges, filmmakers need efficient, scalable solutions that don’t break the bank or compromise creative control. Our panel will explore alternatives such as hybrid storage models, decentralized collaboration tools, and smarter local workflows to help bridge the gap between accessibility and affordability. By rethinking how we store, share, and edit content, the industry can move beyond cloud dependency and build a future that truly empowers creators.

Join a discussion on how AI is transforming content delivery and audience engagement. This panel focuses on new models for streaming and distribution, examining how technology is reshaping the way stories are delivered and consumed.

Includes the presentation of the TV Chairman’s Award, Digital Leadership Award, Engineering Achievement Award for Radio and Television, and the presentation of the Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio Trailblazer Award.  We will also enjoy a fireside chat from TV Chairman Award recipients, Penn & Teller on their 50 Year Anniversary. 

TV Chairman’s Award:

Renowned magicians and television personalities, Penn & Teller will be presented with the 2025 NAB Television Chairman’s Award. The award was established to recognize individuals for significant groundbreaking work in one or more specific art disciplines in television.  Penn & Teller will also sit for a conversation to discuss their illustrious 50 years in the entertainment business.  

Digital Leadership Award

Jeff Moriarty, chief product officer for digital products, Nexstar Media Group is this years, recipient.  The NAB Digital Leadership Award is presented to an individual at a broadcast station, group or network who has had a significant leadership role in the digital success of a broadcast business leveraging new and emerging technologies (e.g., new or significant revenue growth, increased audience engagement, non-traditional product development, innovative business strategies, etc.). Like the industry, the award has evolved as digital media has become an integral part of broadcast businesses; it was originally established in 2015 to honor individuals who transformed traditional broadcast businesses to succeed on digital media platforms.

Engineering Achievement Awards: 

Established in 1959, the Radio and Television Engineering Achievement Awards are given to individuals who are nominated by their peers for significant contributions to advancing broadcast engineering. Paul S. Shulins, co-owner, Over The Air RF Consulting and Dennis W. Wallace, managing partner, Meintel, Sgrignoli, & Wallace are the recipients of the 2025 NAB Engineering Achievement Awards. 

AbelCine Presents: The Paths to Distribution for Faith Based Content

The consumer appetite for faith and inspirational based content is on the rise, and the ministries and producers of this content are leveraging all forms of distribution to reach new audiences and grow their following. Panelists  will discuss their approach to content distribution across theatrical, television, OTT and streaming platforms, and share their insights for those ministries venturing into wide market distribution for the first time. 

In today’s fast-paced content creation landscape, every second counts. Whether you’re a solo creator, a post-production house, or working on high-profile projects, time is the most valuable resource. This panel will explore how creative professionals optimize their workflows to maximize efficiency and quality – leveraging tools like LucidLink to transform their production process.

The discussion will center around saving time, creative agility, and workflow efficiency, with firsthand stories from the panelists about how LucidLink has powered their ability to create without limits.

In this session, you will learn how Formula One built its new streaming service using AWS Media Services. F1 TV Premium allows fans to fully immerse themselves in the F1 weekend with a host of features including the ability to watch races and practice sessions live in 4K Ultra HD/HDR on up to six devices simultaneously. Learn about the new Multiview feature which allows fans to watch all their favorite elements of the broadcast – including the F1 live feed and onboard cameras together on one screen. You’ll hear from experts on how F1 architected its workflows for resiliency and delivered interactive video to fans at massive scale.

Ready to build, tweak, and test-drive the ultimate camera rigs?  ‘Gear Up with Fujifilm’ is a hands-on experience where we take setups from influencer-friendly to full-on production beast mode. Whether you’re capturing content solo or working with a full crew, we’ll help you configure the perfect kit for your creative vision with the help of experts from Fujifilm and some of your favorite camera accessory brands.

What technologies do CBS and NBC use to acquire and distribute news assets to their network news shows, local stations and affiliates? How do they navigate dozens of live feeds happening simultaneously and constant deadlines to get edited packaged reports on the big national stories to their stations?

Thought leaders Jamie Simmons with NBC, Joel Goldberg from CBS and VideoShip President Colin Grimes dive into how cloud-based products allow them to serve local newsrooms with efficiency and success – and what the future will be.

Join host Sherry Swensk from KLAS-TV for this insightful conversation.

 

Say goodbye to bulky gear and expensive crews. In this live demo, see how Roll’s AI-powered production platform delivers cinematic, production-grade video using just an iPhone. Roll automates editing, camera switches, dynamic movements, and more — giving creators high-end production power 30x faster. It’s a total game-changer, built to democratize professional video production for everyone.

This AMA explores how top creators operate as content entrepreneurs, opinion leaders, entertainers and community builders. From growth strategies to monetization, content ideation, brand relationships, and mental sustainability, attendees will get firsthand insights into the current creator landscape. The panel offers candid lessons and tactical takeaways from three distinct paths to digital success. Come armed with questions and get ready to learn, laugh and share stories with creators and with other attendees too.
 

Don’t just manage assets – unlock their full potential. See firsthand how leading media brands cut production time by up to 88%, reduce manual effort and accelerate content delivery with AI-driven workflows and seamless integrations.

Discover how Hogarth scales production with centralized operations, how PMC delivers red carpet content to Getty in minutes, not hours, and how A+E Networks, Hulu and AMC streamline talent approvals to keep content moving.

Join Orange Logic for a deep dive into the strategies powering today’s top media companies. Learn how to automate approvals, optimize workflows and leverage cloud infrastructure like AWS to eliminate bottlenecks and accelerate time to market. In the fast-paced world of media and entertainment, efficiency isn’t a luxury – it’s a competitive advantage. 

In this hands-on workshop, we’ll dive deep into MiniMax’s Generative AI models and explore its transformative potential for developers and creators alike. From large language models (LLMs) to video and audio generation, we’ll examine how these technologies can streamline workflows, unlock creative possibilities, and fuel innovation in the fast-growing Developer & Creator Economy.

Key Takeaways:

•  Harnessing LLMs for Content Creation: Learn how large language models can assist in automating writing, coding, and content generation, saving you time while maintaining quality and engagement.
•  Creating and Editing Videos with AI: Discover how AI tools can accelerate video production, from automatic editing and animation creation to personalized content for different audiences.
•  AI-Driven Audio Production: Explore how generative AI can help you synthesize voices, create original music, and improve audio quality, enabling creators to produce professional content without specialized equipment.
•  Practical Use Cases for Developers & Creators: Understand how GenAI can enhance productivity, creativity, and monetization in both development and creative industries, from rapid prototyping to personalized content experiences.

Whether you’re a developer looking to integrate AI into your projects or a content creator eager to leverage the power of GenAI for innovative storytelling, this workshop will provide the tools and insights to stay ahead of the curve in the evolving digital landscape.

Join us and start unlocking the full potential of Generative AI!

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MiniMax, a leading AI innovator in Asia, is renowned for its pioneering large language models and multimodal AI technologies, including the acclaimed Hailuo video model, as well as image, audio and music (https://www.minimax.io/). MiniMax’s diverse product lineup, such as Talkie, MiniMax Chat and Hailuo AI, has attracted tens of millions of users worldwide, while their robust API platform supports over 40,000 clients across more than 20 countries, driving the global deployment of advanced AI solutions.

In this fireside chat, Jesse Redniss, CEO of Precise.ai, and Michael Hagler, President of Lumenalta, will explore how AI and publisher-controlled ad management technology can work together to boost revenue and create better advertiser balance for local sports and niche media. By leveraging advanced audience segmentation and ad-serving platforms, this innovative approach empowers publishers to optimize CPMs and ad inventory while offering more tailored ad experiences. Discover how this powerful combination is driving growth for underserved markets in the ever-evolving ad tech space.

The technology buying process is outdated and broken, but thankfully there is a solution to solve this  – in the form of good people. In this fireside chat, two long-time partners (Hollywood’s leading data storage and services platform provider, OpenDrives, along with trusted systems integration and reseller, Key Code Media) will share the story of how they came together to help solve the data storage and networking problems of one prestigious post-production studio, Goldcrest Post.  

From creatives to the technologists to the heads of facility and IT managers – nobody wants to deal with aging, broken infrastructure and complex workflow solutions, especially in the world of media and entertainment. When every minute counts, outdated technology that doesn’t work can cost you big time in terms of production slowdowns, missed deadlines and, worst of all, poor creativity. Do you remember hating on anything and everything that took you out of your flow state? Every creative does, and it’s hard to give unreliable technology second chances.

However, not everyone is technologically savvy enough to know how to fix this. And when time is ticking, it’s difficult to know where to go and what to buy next. You’re stuck.

This is where the power of a good partnership comes in. You see, nobody really wants to buy technology. Why? Because the whole experience sucks. It’s lengthy, unnecessarily complicated and distasteful even. Sales pitches aren’t always truthful, and the marketing messaging you see on a website is not often what you get. So how do you get past all the fluff and straight to the facts? First, you have to realize that you’re not actually seeking technology; you need people you trust and respect. A good partner won’t sell you on speeds and feeds. They’ll ask you about your challenges and collaborate with you to find the right solution – whether you need something to solve performance, security, interoperability, complexity, flexibility, scalability, and of course price.

We hope you enjoy our story so you too can find your perfect technology match with the power of a good partnership.

Featuring:

Moderated by Michael Kammes, Creator and Host of 5 THINGS web series and Senior Director, Innovation at Key Code Media.

Domenic Rom, Managing Director at Goldcrest Post.

Sean Lee, CEO at OpenDrives.

Steve Rapanaro, Senior Account Manager at Key Code Media.

Join this session to learn how to protect media broadcasters and corporate environments from mobile threats through a comprehensive defense-in-depth approach. This presentation covers the evolving landscape of mobile cyber threats and how organizations can protect their assets using a layered defense strategy. Key threat categories include network attacks (eg, MITM, DNS spoofing), malicious apps, social engineering (like smishing and phishing), and OS-level exploits.

Mitigation strategies span multiple layers: device-level controls (MDM, biometrics), network protections (VPNs, ZTNA), app/data security (containerization, DLP), identity management (MFA, SSO), and AI-powered threat detection.

The goal is to enable broadcasting companies with a defense-in-depth approach to secure mobile environments.

Media fragmentation presents a complex challenge for advertisers seeking to reach audiences across multiple touchpoints. This session explores how the Amazon Ads and Spectrum Reach partnership is transforming local advertising with streaming TV ad solutions and digital environments. Learn how combining the strengths of these two market leaders has created a simplified opportunity for local advertisers to extend their reach and create greater impact. Through real success stories and actionable insights, discover how this partnership is creating new successes by simplifying fragmentation, applying signal driven insights and delivering superior outcomes for local businesses.  

Take a deeper dive into the remote editing workflow that’s changing the game for YouTube creators. This hands-on workshop will walk you through how LucidLink streamlines collaboration, eliminates storage headaches, and accelerates post-production. Whether you’re managing a team or working solo, discover practical strategies to edit from anywhere without sacrificing speed or quality. See LucidLink in action and learn how to integrate it seamlessly into your creative process.
 

Discover how authentic content from users and employees can build deeper connections and drive audience loyalty. Learn strategies to encourage genuine participation, amplify voices, and turn everyday creators into powerful advocates for your brand.

The streaming revolution is reshaping entertainment, but who’s winning the battle for audiences? This session unveils the industry’s value chain – how content moves from creation to distribution and ultimately to viewers. It will then dive into exclusive data-driven insights on global streaming trends: Which content is thriving? Which platforms are leading the charge? How are audience behaviors shifting? From rising genres to competitive strategies, discover the key factors driving engagement, retention and growth across regions. Whether you’re a platform executive, content creator or distributor, understanding these trends is essential to staying ahead in an increasingly dynamic market. Don’t miss this opportunity to harness the power of data for smarter, more strategic decisions!

Next Gen TV (ATSC 3.0) is transforming the broadcast landscape, offering unprecedented capabilities for both broadcasters and viewers. With stations in markets covering over 75% of the country already on board, the finish line is in sight—but technical, logistical, and regulatory roadblocks still stand in the way. What policies and industry strategies are needed to complete the transition and unlock ATSC 3.0’s full potential? In this panel, industry leaders and engineers will tackle the biggest challenges, share insights from the front lines, and explore innovative solutions to accelerate adoption while navigating the evolving regulatory landscape.

Discover how AI is revolutionizing the post-production process in this panel focused on video and audio editing. From browser-based platforms and cloud collaboration to automated metadata tools and AI-enabled categorization, hear from startups reshaping the editing experience and reinventing creative control.

Join The Tiffen Company for an exclusive introduction to the Steadicam Axis—a revolutionary stabilization system that allows operators to experience the ease of a gimbal with the precision of a Steadicam.

The Steadicam Axis is the first Steadicam system to incorporate Volt™ technology across the roll, tilt, and pan axes, providing an unprecedented level of stability and control. Featuring Academy Award® and Emmy® Award-winning Volt™ electronically assisted 3-axis stabilization technology, the Axis empowers operators to maintain direct, hands-on control of their framing while benefiting from advanced electronic assistance that enhances shot stability without sacrificing creative control.

Designed for both new and experienced operators, the Axis makes professional camera movement more accessible than ever. With faster setup times, a wider range of motion, and a shallower learning curve than traditional gimbals, it offers efficiency, versatility, and freedom. Key time-saving features include absolute encoding for the pan axis and no need to realign the sled upon startup. Supporting payloads up to 20 lbs. (9 kg) when used with the included A-30 arm and vest, the Axis is ideal for filmmakers, broadcasters, and content creators seeking smooth, dynamic shots with ease.

Whether you’re a seasoned Steadicam operator or new to stabilization systems, the Steadicam Axis redefines what’s possible – offering the control and finesse of a Steadicam with the effortless operation of a gimbal. “Don’t miss this chance to see how the Steadicam Axis is shaping the future of camera stabilization at NAB!”

AbelCine Presents: Cinematic Innovations in Live Church Production

AbelCine specialist, Diversified’s VP of Faith & Performance, Tim Corder and creative directors from Gateway Church and Transformation Church will discuss the elements that go into establishing a high grade, cinematic visual language. The discussion will cover camera and lens choice, lighting and camera movement, as well as the process for creating and maintaining a consistent color pipeline across all in-venue and distributed deliverables.

Unscripted and Live Productions face unique hurdles in meeting the sustainable production goals that engaged audiences increasingly demand. In February 2025 Reality of Change announced that 30 (and counting) unscripted production companies are pledged to developing groundbreaking approaches to meet those challenges. Join the movement’s leading innovators as they dive into how they are engaging with peers to develop practical operational guidelines and pioneering ways to meet sustainability goals on-set and behind the scenes.

Jeff’s one-question survey https://t2m.co/preNABsurvey

This past year, MrBeast (with over 370 million subscribers) launched Beast Games, a game show featuring 2,000 contestants and a $5 million prize.

Join Josh Kulic, Head of Post-Production, for an exclusive deep dive into the challenges of producing at an unprecedented scale—managing the media from 500+ cameras, moving a petabyte of footage overnight, and breaking multiple world records.

Get behind-the-scenes insights into the workflow, problem-solving, and innovations that brought Beast Games from YouTube to Amazon.

If you work in post, this is a session you won’t want to miss.

As live sports consumption evolves, fans demand instant, high-quality highlights that enhance their viewing experience in the moment! LIVE Shorts, powered by Quickplay, promises to deliver real-time, AI-driven short-form content that keeps audiences engaged at the moment! 

This session will explore how Quickplay’s Shorts CMS powers and orchestrates multi-partner technologies to create a best-in-class shorts solution for sports content delivery. 

Quickplay will demonstrate how AWS, and its Bedrock AI platform, provides a scalable foundation and intelligent layer to enable seamless retrieval of time-coded sports moments; Quickplay’s orchestration layer and CMS manages a set of partners from AWS Marketplace to ensure ultra-low latency livestreaming, to generate context-aware highlights, and to manage robust data workflows. This is combined with Quickplay’s intuitive front end that enhances consumer engagement with social like features and one-click “join the game now” calls to action. 

Join this session to uncover how LIVE Shorts is setting a new standard for sports broadcasting by increasing viewer retention, optimizing content distribution and providing a dynamic, immersive experience. Whether you’re a sports broadcaster, rights holder or technology provider, this session will highlight how AI-driven automation is transforming the way fans experience live sports in short-form. 

Fabric’s cloud migration was a pivotal move toward scalability, efficiency and innovation. Join Rob Delf, CEO of Fabric, and Naima Elmasri, AWS Account Manager – Startups, for an exclusive fireside chat at NAB Show, where they’ll break down the journey of migrating from their existing cloud provider to AWS.

In this session, they’ll explore:

• Why Xytech made the strategic decision to switch to AWS, including key challenges with its previous provider.
• How the migration was executed – planning, automation and overcoming roadblocks.
• The Business Outcomes, including cost savings, improved reliability and AI-driven innovation.

This engaging discussion will offer real-world insights, lessons learned and practical takeaways for companies considering a cloud transformation. Whether you’re navigating a similar shift or optimizing your cloud strategy, this session will provide valuable perspectives from industry leaders who’ve successfully made the move.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear firsthand from the experts! Join this session at NAB Show for a must-attend talk. See you there!

In the ever-evolving landscape of Media, the ability to adapt and innovate is crucial for survival and success. Join Deloitte on the Main Stage for an insightful session that explores the future of the industry through three critical lenses: Business Models, Talent, and Technology.

Discover how business leaders are thinking about commercial models to stay ahead in a competitive market. Learn about the talent leadership needed to build a dynamic and resilient workforce. Explore the latest technology trends and how they can be leveraged to level-up for growth and efficiency.

This session will underscore the enduring importance of content while highlighting the adaptive business models that are key to thriving. Talent and technology will be presented as the pivotal enablers of these successful business models. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and prepare for the next decade of industry transformation.

New leaders from multi-generation family broadcasters spearhead a discussion about the significant shift in HOW we work.  The pressure is on staying competitive, achieving ambitious outcomes and utilizing new technology to drive innovation.  Finding the balance between human capabilities and new tech allows us to be future-ready while maintaining a customer-centric focus.  Conversation topics include:

What necessary changes are coming, allowing your company and the industry to benefit from greater productivity and efficiency?  
How do you reshape a multi-generational workforce?
What must-have technology will you introduce?  
How do you remain and flourish as employers of choice?

You will get insights, perspective, and critical next steps from these Next Gen Trailblazers.

Discover how Opus Clip empowers enterprises to streamline video content creation and maximize engagement. Learn how automation can enhance brand storytelling, improve audience reach, and simplify video workflows—allowing teams to scale their content strategy with ease.

Running a large live streaming event, such as the Olympics or Super Bowl, is no easy feat. Massive amounts of data are flowing from CDNs, origin, security and edge services, and devices. Gaining visibility into that data, in one view, is challenging considering it’s dispersed globally. Yet, viewers and advertisers demand a no buffering, error-free, reliable and fast digital experience. As we have seen in the past, just a few points of buffering can lead to social media insults and widespread brand damage. 
Hydrolix, a streaming data lake company, provides a managed observability service that drives the largest live streaming events in the world. In partnership with AWS, Akamai and other cloud providers, Hydrolix ran the Super Bowl and Olympics. For Super Bowl 2025, Hydrolix was the sole multi-CDN observability provider for Fox Corporation. This Q&A session will feature Fox Sr. Director of Engineering, Dilip Singh, and Hydrolix CTOs Todd Persen and Catherine Johnson discussing what it takes to run a major live streaming event from preparation to game time to close. Think ingesting more than 1 petabyte of data a day, running 55,000 queries and 16x raw data compression. It may seem overwhelming but Hydrolix has proven it can be done.

Live sports broadcasting is high-stakes, and failure is not an option. Join Duane Yoslov and Kevin C from FOX Sports as they reveal the meticulous planning and contingency strategies that ensure seamless operations for some of the biggest sporting events in the world. From cybersecurity to physical security, network segmentation to game restart protocols, this session will dive into the behind-the-scenes efforts that protect billions in broadcast revenue.

Drawing from real-world experiences – like the World Cup, Super Bowl, and major league events – Duane and Kevin will share how FOX Sports prepares for every possible scenario, including cyber threats, power failures and unexpected disruptions. Learn how risk management, redundancy planning and crisis response strategies are shaping the future of live sports production. Whether you’re leading a broadcast operation or managing IT infrastructure, this session will provide valuable insights into mitigating risk and ensuring uninterrupted, high-quality coverage.

Success in sports is often achieved by great teamwork and a clear vision – the same is true in the fast-paced world of live production.

Join experts from AWS, Vizrt and LiveU as they share the joint playbook that delivered the vision set out by John Servizzi, President of Tupelo Honey (a Gray Media company).  Learn how the vendors’ live production solutions work perfectly together to increase efficiency, effectiveness and adaptability across Tupelo Honey’s REMI, hybrid and lightweight cloud live productions, and gain actionable insights to help you accelerate your own journey.

The creator economy continues to grow at an impressive rate, with projections indicating it will reach $528.39 billion by 2030. But like any maturing industry, there are obstacles. From on-the-job burnout, to the uncertainty of the job market, from lack of traditional safety guards like medical insurance, to negotiating a fair contract, our panel of four creators offer their insights on how to triumph. 

Julien Jarry’s approach to a two-camera interview setup can offer a lot of insight into how to craft a visually engaging and professional interview. 

Topics to be covered:

• Framing the shot
• Setting the scene
• Lighting the interview
• Audio considerations
• Camera Techniques and lens choice

Explore the simplicity of transitioning to IP with SMPTE ST 2110, a proven, standards-based solution transforming the broadcast industry. As IP adoption accelerates, organizations are seeing major technical, operational and business benefits. Join experts with hands-on experience in deploying SMPTE ST 2110 at venues like Intuit Dome Arena, home of the LA Clippers. Gain key insights, strategies and practical tips for a seamless migration to IP.

This is a case study that unpacks some of the live media production technology underpinning a couple of significant sports events that took place at Christmas 2024. It will describe the topology and the details of how the event was connected and brought to viewers.

Get firsthand insights from creators on navigating career challenges, contracts, burnout, and growth in this interactive AMA session.

How are policymakers in Washington, DC shaping the AI and music licensing landscape?  And what do these changes mean for broadcasting?  Hear about the latest updates in copyright law and policy from our panel of DC experts working to shape these policies from inside and outside of the government.

Today’s streaming devices – from Connected TVs to streaming sticks – present  challenges to both content owners and consumers. Their Operating Systems are controlled, business models are constrained and the limited hardware power they have is obsolete and unsupported within a matter of years. What if a new way was possible? An approach that combines the power of cloud graphics processing with low latency streaming technologies to deliver new, limitless experiences to any TV in the world. In this presentation, Synamedia’s Nick Thexton (EVP, Media Cloud Services) and Lena Wasikowski (Head of Content) explore the challenges faced by streaming services today and reveal how Synamedia Senza can overcome them to remove revenue shares, open up new business models, distribution strategies, and incredible user experiences. Turn any TV – including disconnected or never connected screens – into the smartest, most capable device you’ve ever seen, without limits.

At this presentation, the Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE) and NAB will discuss the release of the latest Station Self-Inspection Guide, which covers LPFM stations, and also provide insight into other upcoming Guides. .

The SBE, in collaboration with NAB, developed the Guides as a tool for broadcasters to use for self-inspection of broadcast stations, to assist in assurance of compliance with the FCC Rules and Regulations. At the 2024 NAB Show, the SBE and NAB released the first of these guides for FM and television broadcast stations. The release of the guides was applauded by broadcast engineers and the public in general with more than 750 downloads of the guides as counted by the SBE within the first two weeks of their release. Later in 2024, the SBE announced release of the AM Broadcast Station Self Inspection Guide at the SBE annual meeting in Madison, Wisconsin.

Please be sure to join us for this presentation on April 8 starting at 2:45 p.m. on the exhibit floor at W2631. SBE and NAB will also host another event  that is open to all those who are interested in a discussion of the Guides on April 7 at 11:30 a.m. in room W205. All are welcome to attend.

As social media audiences officially surpass TV by 2025—a milestone dubbed the “Social Singularity”—brand marketers across sectors are forging innovative collaborations with creators and influencers. This session examines how to harness these partnerships, from tapping in-house creative talent to engaging established influencers, to thrive in a new era where social platforms dominate the attention economy.

In a world where negative or controversial content often dominates algorithms, Dhar Mann has cracked the code for building a multi-million dollar empire with scripted, positive and brand-safe content that resonates with millions globally. Join Dhar Mann, the #1 digital scripted content creator in the world, for an intimate conversation about how he built Dhar Mann Studios into one of the fastest-growing independent digital media companies. Alongside DMS CEO Sean Atkins, they will share the secrets behind the company’s success, trends shaping the booming creator economy, and how to scale digital IP. They will also provide actionable insights for both creators and brands looking to partner on high-impact brand integrations, revealing their strategies to maximize the potential of successful partnerships.

Discover the cutting-edge technologies shaping the next generation of storytelling. This fast-paced session will guide attendees through emerging workflows in Hybrid Production with AI and Evolving Consumer Experiences, with startups delivering rapid-fire presentations on how their innovations fit into the broader content ecosystem. Gain a contextualized understanding of the PropelME show floor and explore how these emerging solutions can be leveraged to transform production, distribution, and audience engagement.

This session delves into the critical role of IP-focused standards, with a particular emphasis on SMPTE RP 2129, in addressing significant real-world challenges such as security across Wide Area Networks (WANs) in use cases such as remote production and facility interconnect. As media production and distribution increasingly rely on IP-based networks, ensuring robust security measures becomes paramount. SMPTE RP 2129 introduces the concept of Trust Boundaries, which function as media-specific firewalls designed to secure IP-based network interconnections. These Trust Boundaries are essential in maintaining the integrity, confidentiality and availability of media assets during transport.

The paper will explore the practical applications of SMPTE RP 2129, detailing how these standards can be implemented to mitigate security risks effectively. By establishing Trust Boundaries, facilities can protect against unauthorized access, data breaches and other cyber threats that could compromise media content. Additionally, the paper will discuss the importance of these standards in enhancing operational efficiency, ensuring seamless integration across diverse media networks, and supporting the scalability of media operations.

Furthermore, the paper will include case studies and best practices to illustrate the effectiveness of SMPTE RP 2129 in real-world scenarios. These examples will highlight how facilities have successfully implemented these standards to safeguard their operations and maintain high-quality service delivery. The discussion will also cover the challenges and considerations involved in adopting these standards, providing a comprehensive overview of their impact on the media industry.

By examining the intersection of IP-focused standards and facility security, this paper aims to provide valuable insights into the strategies and technologies that can help media organizations navigate the complexities of modern media production and distribution. The findings will underscore the importance of adopting SMPTE RP 2129 and similar standards to ensure the resilience and security of media operations in an increasingly interconnected world.

Ask industry experts how brands and creators collaborate at scale to navigate the shift from traditional media to the social-first era.

From setup to strategy, this session breaks down everything you need to succeed in live stream shopping. Whether you’re a creator or a brand, you’ll learn how to connect with audiences, keep them watching, and drive real revenue with shoppertainment. We’ll cover the best platforms, tools, and techniques to keep audiences engaged and buying in real time.

With video content distribution over the internet now the norm, security has become a vital consideration: no broadcaster wants to risk unauthorised content insertions and no producer can risk valuable intellectual property being intercepted. Yet despite this, security standards are not uniformly high – some popular encoders on the market store passwords in the clear! – and while video streams are becoming secured, the communications and control around them are still too often neglected. 

In this session, Sergio Ammirata, founder and chief scientist of SipRadius, will look at real-world best security practices bringing communications and content into a common, hardened encryption model. Further, he will discuss the concept of self-hosting video distribution services, using open standards, using proven solutions from SipRadius and others alongside the availability of bandwidth capacity and stability, as the route to maximum security.

The future of media and entertainment lies in the intersection of technology and content creation. By embracing digital solutions, organizations are transforming content production, distribution and audience engagement. Hear from this panel of media and entertainment leaders as they share their experiences and insights on their innovative journey to accelerate consumer solutions across broadcast, streaming, games, and social platforms.

Highlights:

• Harness the power of cloud solutions to accelerate insights and foster innovation.

• Recognize opportunities to accelerate innovation and empower content creators to deliver better audience experiences.

• Leverage purpose-built solutions in AWS Marketplace.

Pro Volleyball Federation is turbo-powering the growth of professional women’s volleyball, expanding its broadcast coverage by 350% this season with a stellar line-up of 45 linear broadcast matches and 70 live digital events across broadcast partners CBS, FOX Sports and streaming services Roku and YouTube. Learn how the fast-growing league harnesses a suite of LTN’s intelligent IP ecosystem technologies to deliver immersive fan experiences on diverse platforms with unprecedented scale and customization, including across new global frontiers.

In this fireside chat, Scott Kewley, Stuart Baillie and Richard Bailey will explore Paramount’s evolving broadcast priorities and the challenges they faced in moving away from legacy hardware-based infrastructure. Stuart will talk about how working in close collaboration with Techex, they’ve been able to remove big hurdles unlocking the promises of software-based infrastructure.

Stuart will explain why achieving fully seamless switching between different encoders is a necessity for his teams to allowing maintenance and upgrade work to happen seamlessly 24 hours a day. Scott and Richard will talk about how this close collaboration between the two companies not only led to an innovative switching module for tx darwin, but fresh innovation in the SCTE-35 manipulation unlocking monetization previously not possible.

Looking ahead, they will discuss emerging trends in cloud-based media processing and how technology partnerships like this one are defining the next generation of broadcast operations.

Dan Rayburn will be hosting a special interactive presentation as part of the closing session at the Streaming Summit. He will take questions and share some best practices on job search and placement, LinkedIn profiles and resumes. Learn why you must stand out, how to do it and how to communicate with clarity, consistency and candor. This is free to attend for anyone at the entire NAB Show, and no RSVPs or special badges are required. He will also do a show recap, highlighting the current drivers and restraints in the market, where real-world opportunities exist, and realistic expectations for growth. 

Broadcasters worldwide are facing increasing pressure to lower the total cost of ownership (TCO) across their operations. In this session, Amagi’s Chief Product Officer, Richard Perkett, will explore how migrating broadcast playout to the cloud can significantly reduce the TCO associated with the broadcast video supply chain. The session will cover key strategies for comparing the costs of traditional on-premise playout with cloud-based playout, share real examples of customer savings and highlight the broader benefits of cloud playout – including faster time to market, greater flexibility, improved redundancy, and operational efficiencies.

Join ARRI and special guests for an exclusive panel discussion exploring the transformative impact of the ALEXA 35 Live multicam system and TRINITY 2 stabilization system. This session showcases ARRI’s versatility across diverse live entertainment production environments.

From the pioneering deployments of ALEXA 35 Live with The Helm in Australia to bringing cinematic quality to the Oscars red carpet, transforming Joel Osteen Ministries’ weekly broadcasts reaching over six million viewers, and creating the stunning visual palette for Roy Wood Jr.’s Hulu comedy special – ARRI is reshaping audience expectations. The impact extends to stabilization systems used in the Olympics, NFL, MLB, World Cup, and feature films.

The distinguished panel includes David Liebling, SOC, Broadcast Engineer, Alec Blankenship, and Josh Moffat, CEO of The Helm. They will discuss the technical and creative innovations enabling this revolution, share behind-the-scenes insights from landmark productions and explore how cinema-quality imaging integration into broadcast workflows is creating new creative possibilities.

Discover how ARRI’s Cinematic Multicam Ecosystem is redefining live production through the experiences of professionals using these systems daily.

A cutting-edge, platform-agnostic solution designed to serve as the epicenter of innovation in the media and entertainment industry. 

By leveraging advanced AI and Gen AI models, Mediacube focuses on optimizing the media supply chain, enhancing operational efficiencies and driving business outcomes across key areas such as content capture, ingest, media processing, delivery, distribution, streaming, and monetization.

Please scroll to the bottom and scan the QR code if you would like to submit your questions in advance!

You’ve seen the inspirational videos, you’ve heard the life-changing lessons, but now it’s time for the real talk. In this intimate AMA (Ask Me Anything) session, top digital scripted creatorDhar Mann and Dhar Mann Studios CEO Sean Atkins (former President at MTV) are ready to answer your burning questions—whether it’s about building a media empire, handling internet fame, or how to make more money with your content. Now’s your chance to ask!

Streamlining the payment experience is essential to minimizing involuntary churn and keeping viewers subscribed. This session explores how media and entertainment companies can enhance their payment flows to reduce friction, minimize drop-off rates and drive customer satisfaction. Learn best practices to improve the checkout process, increase retention and offer a seamless payment experience to help retain and grow your audience.                 

Join this session and dive deeper into:

• Maximizing subscriber revenue while reducing costs.
• Enhancing the viewer experience with frictionless payments.
• Strengthening fraud prevention without interrupting streaming.
• Ensuring compliance and future-proofing your monetization strategy.

In the fast-evolving entertainment industry, the demand for handling large, high-quality streaming files continues to rise, posing challenges in storage, scalability and ease of access. This session explores a cutting-edge virtual storage platform designed to meet these challenges with robust infrastructure offerings tailored for media professionals. Attendees will learn how this platform enables seamless management of massive video files and media assets, ensuring high performance, secure access and scalability across distributed environments. Whether you’re working with video on demand, live streaming or large-scale content libraries, discover how this platform empowers content creators, distributors and studios to maximize productivity, reduce downtime and stay ahead in an increasingly digital landscape.

You are cordially invited to the cocktail reception hosted by Virtusa and AWS at NAB Show Las Vegas! This exclusive event will provide an opportunity to network with industry leaders, learn about the latest innovations and explore the future of media, entertainment and technology.

Date: Tuesday, April 8th 2025
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: AWS Theatre @ NAB Show Las Vegas

Join or an evening of networking, drinks and insightful discussions. 

A Networking Reception by Hitachi Vantara, immediately following the company’s theater presentation.

TVNewsCheck’s Women in Technology Awards turn a spotlight on women who have had a significant impact on media and entertainment industry technology, or who show great promise of doing so. Presented each year at NAB Show in Las Vegas, the awards are bestowed in three categories: Technology Women to Watch; Women in Technology Futurist; and the highest honor, the Women in Technology Leadership Award. A cocktail reception follows the Award Presentation on Tuesday, April 8, at 5 p.m. Pacific in LVCC West Hall, Theater 2. 

Discover how creators produce exceptional content by mastering their setups, perfecting their shots, and leveraging cutting-edge tools. Gain insights into the techniques, equipment, and workflows that elevate their work, and take away practical tips to refine your own content creation process.

The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC/Radio-Canada) is embarking on a transformative project: the redevelopment of its Toronto headquarters. This initiative is necessitated by the rapid and profound shifts within the global media landscape, driven by technological advancements, evolving audience consumption habits and the imperative for operational efficiency. The core challenge lies in constructing production facilities that not only meet current demands but also remain agile and relevant for decades to come.

This project transcends mere architectural reconstruction, it represents a strategic reimagining of CBC/Radio-Canada production capabilities. The vision is to create a dynamic, adaptable and technologically advanced hub that fosters innovation and collaboration. The redevelopment will incorporate cutting-edge technologies, including agile software based production workflows, flexible studio spaces and integrated media management systems, to ensure seamless content creation and distribution across all platforms.

Central to this endeavor is a comprehensive exploration of future media trends and their implications for infrastructure design. This involves rigorous analysis of emerging technologies, such as software based production tools, cloud-based production and artificial intelligence, and their potential to revolutionize content creation and delivery. CBC/Radio-Canada is also taking a leadership role in the EBU Dynamic Media Facility RA and the Media Exchange Layer Initiative. The aim is to build a facility that can seamlessly integrate these technologies, in order to implement its technology vision.

This presentation outlines the initial findings of the exploratory phase, detailing the strategic vision, technological considerations and design principles guiding the redevelopment. It provides insights into the research conducted, the stakeholder consultations undertaken and the emerging concepts that will shape the future of CBC/Radio-Canada Toronto headquarters. The goal is to create a state-of-the-art facility that empowers CBC/Radio-Canada to continue its mission of delivering high-quality, relevant and engaging content to Canadians for generations to come, while navigating the complexities of the evolving media landscape.

Join AWS for Games along with examples from Epic Games, Jackbox Games, Ludeo, and Xsolla to learn all about Amazon GameLift Streams, a new AWS capability that helps developers deliver high frame rate, low-latency game streaming globally to any device with a web browser. Learn about how Amazon GameLift Streams unlocks new distribution and engagement models made possible only by game streaming. You will learn how to build your own game distribution channels, offer instant-on playable demos, explore new game modes, and reach new players on different devices all without modifying your game code.

With WWE entering a bold new chapter, President Nick Khan and Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque are at the helm, shaping its evolution in an ever-changing media and entertainment landscape. This panel delves into WWE’s future—from global expansion and talent development to innovative storytelling and the integration of new technologies. How is WWE adapting to streaming, live event experiences, and fan engagement in the digital age? What’s next for the company’s creative direction and business strategy? Join us for an exclusive conversation with WWE’s leadership as they discuss their vision for the next generation of sports entertainment.

Go beyond the pitch and hear the real stories behind the startups transforming the production pipeline. In this fireside chat, standout founders from the PropelME Startup Showcase pull back the curtain on their journey—from the initial spark of an idea to the challenges of building and scaling their innovations. Learn what inspired their breakthroughs, the obstacles they’ve overcome, and how they see the future of content creation evolving.

While many broadcast operations are software-based, live production and studio infrastructure still largely depend on specialist physical or stream interconnects between hardware devices (eg SDI or IP-equivalents such as ST 2110). This has been previously justified by bandwidth and latency concerns, but today’s compute and network infrastructure easily meet broadcasters’ requirements. Therefore, we are now seeing all-IT software-based live production frameworks from large broadcast vendors.

However, these first frameworks are proprietary, bringing interoperability challenges and vendor lock-in. The EBU’s Dynamic Media Facility initiative anticipates this by describing an architecture using generic compute clusters to replace many of the hardware devices in a facility. The architecture takes a layered approach inspired by that used by cloud hyperscalers and can take advantage of technologies and interfaces for each layer. In this architecture, “Media Functions” run in software containers to maximize workflow flexibility and resource utilization on multi-core/GPU servers.

The architecture also includes a high-performance Media Exchange Layer (MXL) for connecting Media Functions. This should not just replicate SDI, NDI or ST 2110, but enable things that weren’t possible before, such as “faster-than-live” working, seamless working between different facilities and use of timestamps for asynchronous workflows.

The EBU has been working with industry to define and demonstrate a practical MXL, built on high-speed local shared memory and remote direct memory access (RDMA) and OS-bypass networking. Unlike “traditional” standards, the group is adopting an “implement-first” approach with the team, working in an agile way to create an open-source SDK, which will start simple and add further required capabilities later.

This presentation will explain how Moore’s Law and similar trends justify the architecture, benefits and requirements of the DMF initiative, report on (and demonstrate) progress of MXL in the industry and outline next steps.

Dive into the world of audio content as creators explore the power of podcasts, music, and other sound-driven experiences. Discover how these platforms are reshaping the creator economy and offering new ways to connect with audiences.

In this session, AWS and Wondery join forces to reveal cutting-edge insights into podcast consumer engagement and the untapped potential for creators in the rapidly evolving audio landscape. Through the lens of data-driven innovation, this ession will explore how analytics are transforming content creation, release strategies and the overall listener experience. Finally, it will delve into proven tactics for expanding podcast audiences, with an emphasis on converting casual listeners into premium subscribers, unlocking new revenue streams for creators and platforms alike.

The cloud has proven to be technically capable of running channel origination jobs, but the important question is financial – when does the economics of the cloud pencil out, and when does it make sense to run on-prem. This session will explore the interplay of fixed and dynamic channel orchestration, and how to optimize the combination. Cloud economics are explored, while also looking at the costs and benefits of on-prem solutions.  Orchestration plays in important role in combining these two deployment technologies to provide reliable solutions to today’s challenges – and tomorrow’s.

Explore how creators are pioneering immersive environments, transforming the creator economy, influencing culture, and partnering with brands to connect with future generations.

Discover how artificial intelligence is transforming media and entertainment in this session featuring experts from Bluemoon AI, Dell Technologies and NVIDIA. The presentation will cover:

• Recent AI breakthroughs in media and entertainment
• The hardware and software technologies driving these advancements
• Methodologies and best practices for application development
• Practical use cases for AI in production
• Roadmap for successful AI implementation

Today, competitive video platforms must handle skyrocketing traffic and evolving user demands with ease. Yet many solutions remain constrained by single-cloud architectures, resulting in vendor lock-in and limited scalability. Media organizations and service providers often have requirements influencing their cloud vendor choice. Flexibility in this choice improves pricing and service availability by allowing the option to choose any cloud provider and build redundancy across multiple providers.  

This presentation will discuss how a “Build Fast, Scale Faster” approach transcends these barriers, delivering a fully portable, scalable video platform that seamlessly operates on AWS, Azure and GCP. Attendees will discover how they can give their streaming services the competitive edge – no matter which cloud (or clouds) they call home. 

An infrastructure-as-code philosophy needs to be at the center of any such approach, combined with containerization and microservices. This presentation will cover how this trio enables platforms to spin up standardized environments, orchestrate multiple workloads and manage the lifecycle of key processes – including transcoding and content packaging – on any cloud. By abstracting services into modular components, consistent performance, rapid scaling, and the flexibility to dynamically allocate compute resources based on real-time demand can be achieved. The expertise to create, for example, a certain configuration of an HD streaming channel can be built into the deployment automation, rather than needing specific expertise to correctly size the necessary processing and storage. 

The presentation will also investigate how breaking free from proprietary tools – including specialized storage, serverless functions and cloud-specific monitoring – can be crucial to achieving true portability. A systematic approach to replacing/refactoring these dependencies with cloud-agnostic and open-source alternatives enables a decoupled design that mitigates the risk of vendor lock-in. This approach simplifies updates, streamlines maintenance and delivers predictable performance regardless of provider-imposed changes or pricing fluctuations. 

This presentation will also explore how Terraform and Kubernetes enable automated deployments, container orchestration and unified configuration management across AWS, Azure and GCP. A robust caching layer, combined with globally distributed edge resources, minimizes latency and ensures seamless streaming experiences. Centralized analytics and logging frameworks provide complete visibility of performance metrics, while dynamic load balancing across multiple clouds offers resilience against regional outages. Kubernetes Operators abstract detailed technical dependencies, allowing the vendor to provide infrastructure and service expertise, which is built into the deployment automation to ensure consistency and accuracy. These innovations collectively maintain the high-quality, stable video service end users expect.

Join this session for an insightful panel discussion on boosting ad monetization through cutting-edge measurement and data-driven strategies. Industry experts Diane Strutner (Datazoom), Kevin Wong (Endeavor Streaming) and Peter Henning (AWS) will explore how technologies like cross-device open measurements and data-driven workflows can increase revenue and yield. The session will also cover transforming your advertising strategy, gaining new insights and uncovering advanced monetization techniques to stay ahead in the dynamic digital landscape and maximize ROI.

As broadcast systems transition to standard commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) computer platforms, efficient data exchange between compute nodes becomes an increasingly important issue to address. This session proposes using Libfabric, part of the Open Fabrics Interfaces (OFI) framework, as a method for sharing memory between compute processes running on different nodes, maintaining the asynchronous nature of how memory is dealt with in COTS platforms. By offering a streamlined interface, Libfabric abstracts hardware complexity, making it compatible with both on-premises and cloud-native platforms.  

The session also examines the suitability of Libfabric for handling large media (eg Raw Video) and smaller media (eg mono channel audio), with consideration of key media requirements such as latency, throughput, processing time, and cost. Finally, it will present the results from work dealing with these types of media that highlight how Libfabric effectively supports various memory layouts, both contiguous and non-contiguous, in the context of media transfer in various networks.

Wolftech: Revolutionizing Newsroom Workflows

Step into a world where cutting-edge story-centric workflow management meets Avid integration. Discover how news organizations can supercharge efficiency and accelerate story delivery through enhanced remote collaboration and seamless multiplatform distribution. Explore transformative workflows for news, sports and live production, driven by deepened toolset integration. Learn how this open approach fosters interoperability with a diverse range of media production tools and newsroom systems, empowering teams to create and deliver content faster than ever before.

As the media industry moves towards software workflow for live production, there is a need to compute-native open interconnect of media flows. Currently all interconnect is based on linear/synchronous streaming interfaces. This is far from ideal for software systems and is very inefficient both in terms of use of compute and of aggregate latency. 

VSF GCCG released a draft API last year which has now been prototyped and will be demonstrated as part of the presentation. 

Reference will also be made to other industry initiatives that are underway to move towards a unified and open way of solving this key challenge for the industry